Savitar
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In Vedic religion, Savitr (stem), Savitā (nominative singular) is a solar deity (see Deva) and one of the Adityas. His name is in Vedic Sanskrit meanings "impeller, rouser, vivifier".
Savitr is described in the Vedas as having golden arms, hands, hair, etc. He is sometimes identified with, and at other times distinguished from, the chief Sun deity Surya. A number of beautiful Vedic hymns are invoked in his praise. He is the god of the Sun at Sunriseand Sunset, and was most often invoked in the latter role in Vedic hymns.
The famous {{IAST mantra of Rigveda 3.62.10, being dedicated to Savitr, is hence called Sāvitrī. It is considered to be among the holiest mantras of Hinduism.
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