Gayatri later came to be personified as a Goddess. She is another consort of lord Brahma. She is shown as having five heads and is usually seated on a red lotus - this signifies wealth. The four heads of Gayatri represent the four Vedas, the fifth head represents the almighty God.

Yes Gayatri Maa and Saraswati Mata are the same: In Devi Bhagwatam Srimati Saraswati Mata is called as Gayatri: In the evening time meditate on the Bhagavatī Sandhyā Devī thus :-- The name of the then Gāyatrī Devī is Sarasvatī.

Brahma's wife is Saraswati, as well as Gayatri and Savitri are also the wives of Brahma, which is a form of Mother Saraswati.

Light an oil lamp. Then keep a Kalash and another small vessel containing water. Then take a small amount of water in your left hand from the other vessel and while chant the following Mantra, sprinkle it all over your body with the right hand. This process is called Pavitikaran.

It is believed that by chanting Gayatri Mantra, you achieve success and happiness in your life. With regular chanting of the Gayatri Mantra, one can firmly establish and stabilize the mind. The mantra is a declaration of appreciation, to both the nurturing sun and the Divine.

Practicing Gayatri Mantra for 10-15 minutes every day can activate chakras on the face and head, which can result in improved concentration levels. Improves breathing: While chanting mantras, a person needs to take deep controlled breathing, which eventually helps to expand the lung function and improves breathing.

The significance of the number 108 varies from antiquated estimations of the ecliptic ways of the sun and moon to the distances and diameter of the earth, sun, and moon. To recite a mantra 108 times is said to help bring in harmony with the vibrations of the universe.