Gayatri Mantras — All Deity Gayatri Mantras

अग्नि गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ वैश्वानराय विद्महे लालीलाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Agni, the Vedic fire-god who carries every offering of the yajna to the gods • Chanted for purification of body, mind and surroundings, and to remove negativity and impurity

ब्रह्मा गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ वेदात्मनाय विद्महे हिरण्यगर्भाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Brahma, the creator — invoking the source of the Vedas and all knowledge • Chanted for wisdom, learning, creativity and clarity of intellect, and for success in study and research

बृहस्पति गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ वृषभध्वजाय विद्महे क्रुणिहस्ताय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Brihaspati (Jupiter) among the nine planets (Navagraha) — invoked to strengthen Guru • Chanted for wisdom, knowledge, good counsel and dharma, the domains of Jupiter, the teacher of the gods

बुध गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ गजध्वजाय विद्महे शुकहस्ताय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Budha (Mercury) among the nine planets (Navagraha) — invoked to strengthen Mercury • Chanted for intelligence, sharp memory, eloquent speech and clarity of thought, the domains of Mercury

चंद्र गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ क्षीरपुत्राय विद्महे अमृततत्त्वाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Chandra (the Moon) among the nine planets (Navagraha) — invoked to strengthen the Moon in the horoscope • Chanted for peace of mind, emotional balance, calm and relief from stress, anxiety and mental restlessness

धनतेरस धन्वन्तरि मंत्र एवं गायत्री

ॐ नमो भगवते महासुदर्शनाय वासुदेवाय धन्वन्तरये

Invokes Lord Dhanvantari for good health, healing and freedom from disease • The principal mantra to chant on Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti)

दुर्गा गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ कात्यायन्यै च विद्महे कन्याकुमार्यै च धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Goddess Durga — invoking Goddess Durga's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for protection, strength, courage and victory, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

गणेश गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Lord Ganesha — invoking Lord Ganesha's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for wisdom, success and the removal of obstacles, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

गरुड़ गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे सुवर्णपक्षाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Garuda, the divine eagle of Vishnu — a powerful guardian against poison, disease and negativity • Traditionally chanted to counter the effects of poison, snakebite, fevers and ailments, and to restore health

गायत्री अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली

ॐ तरुणादित्यसङ्काशायै नमः

Chanting the 108 names (Ashtottara Shatanamavali) of Gayatri invokes the divine grace, blessings and protection of the deity. • Each name is a meditation on a sacred quality; reciting all 108 with devotion purifies the mind and fulfils sincere prayers.

गायत्री आवाहनम्

ॐ आयातु वरदा देवी अक्षरं ब्रह्मसम्मितम्।

The prescribed invocation (avahana) before Gayatri Japa in Sandhyavandana • Welcomes the Goddess Gayatri, mother of the Vedas, into the worship and the heart

श्री गायत्री चालीसा

ह्रीं श्रीं क्लीं मेधा प्रभा जीवन ज्योति प्रचंड ॥

Recited to invoke Maa Gayatri, the Vedmata and Goddess of the supreme Gayatri Mantra, for wisdom, clarity of intellect and the light of knowledge. • Praises the Gayatri as the mother of the four Vedas and as Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kali in one, deepening devotion and understanding of the mantra.

गायत्री कवचम्

अस्य श्रीगायत्रीकवचस्य ब्रह्मविष्णुमहेश्वरा ऋषयः।

Invokes Gayatri, the Mother of the Vedas, as a complete protective armour of body and soul • Assigns the sacred words of the Gayatri mantra to the vital points through anga-nyasa

गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः

Sharpens the Intellect — The mantra's specific request is for Dhi — the illumination of the intellect. Regular chanting measurably improves clarity, focus and decision-making. • Reduces Stress & Anxiety — Rhythmic chanting activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing cortisol levels and creating deep, lasting calm.

प्राणायाम मन्त्र

ॐ भूः। ॐ भुवः। ॐ सुवः।

The prescribed mantra for Pranayama in the daily Sandhyavandana ritual • Joins breath-control with meditation on the Gayatri, steadying body and mind together

हनुमान गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे वायुपुत्राय धीमहि।

Invokes Lord Hanuman's strength, courage and fearlessness • Sharpens the intellect, focus and willpower — ideal before study or important work

जन्माद्यस्य यतः

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय।

Invokes auspiciousness before reading or hearing the Srimad Bhagavata • Establishes the philosophical foundation of the entire Bhagavata in one verse

कृष्ण गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ देवकीनन्दनाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Lord Krishna — invoking Lord Krishna's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for love, devotion, joy and divine wisdom, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

लक्ष्मी गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै च धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Goddess Lakshmi — invoking Goddess Lakshmi's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for wealth, prosperity, abundance and auspiciousness, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

मकर संक्रान्ति सूर्य मंत्र एवं गायत्री

ॐ सूर्याय नमः।

The auspicious Sun mantras to chant on Makar Sankranti and during Uttarayana • Invokes Surya for health, vitality, confidence and radiant energy

मंगल गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ अङ्गारकाय विद्महे शक्तिहस्ताय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Mangala (Mars) among the nine planets (Navagraha) — invoked to strengthen Mars in the horoscope • Chanted for courage, energy, strength, determination and victory over enemies and obstacles

नन्दिकेश्वर गायत्री मंत्र (नन्दी गायत्री)

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे

Invokes the grace of Nandi, the gateway to Lord Shiva • Traditionally chanted before Shiva worship to gain the Lord's audience

नृसिंह गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ वज्रनखाय विद्महे तीक्ष्णदंष्ट्राय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Lord Narasimha, the supreme protector who shields devotees from all harm and fear • Chanted for fearlessness, courage and protection against enemies, black magic, negativity and evil forces

राहु गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ नाकध्वजाय विद्महे पद्महस्ताय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Rahu, a shadow-planet (Chhaya graha) among the nine planets (Navagraha) — invoked to pacify Rahu • Chanted to soften the malefic effects of an afflicted Rahu and the Rahu Mahadasha and antardasha periods

राम गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ दाशरथाय विद्महे सीतावल्लभाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Lord Rama, the ideal of dharma (Maryada Purushottama) — invoking his noble, steadying grace • Chanted for righteousness, integrity, peace of mind and success in upright endeavours

सरस्वती गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ सरस्वत्यै च विद्महे ब्रह्मपुत्र्यै च धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Goddess Saraswati — invoking Goddess Saraswati's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for knowledge, wisdom, learning, speech and the arts, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

शनि गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ काकध्वजाय विद्महे खड्गहस्ताय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Shani (Saturn) among the nine planets (Navagraha) — invoked to pacify and propitiate Saturn • Chanted to ease the trials of Sade Sati (the seven-and-a-half-year period) and the Dhaiyya (two-and-a-half years)

षण्मुख गायत्री मंत्र (कार्तिकेय गायत्री)

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे

Invokes the grace of Lord Kartikeya for wisdom and clarity of mind • Bestows courage, valour and victory over inner and outer enemies

शिव गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Lord Shiva — invoking Lord Shiva's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for peace, health, fearlessness and spiritual growth, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

शुक्र गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ अश्वध्वजाय विद्महे धनुर्हस्ताय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Shukra (Venus) among the nine planets (Navagraha) — invoked to strengthen Venus • Chanted for love, marital harmony, beauty, charm and happiness in relationships, the domains of Venus

सूर्य गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ भास्कराय विद्महे दिवाकराय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Surya Dev (the Sun God) — invoking Surya Dev (the Sun God)'s grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for health, vitality, confidence, success and authority, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

विष्णु गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Lord Vishnu — invoking Lord Vishnu's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for protection, prosperity, dharma and liberation, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)