The famous Gayatri Mantra, a sacred hymn highly celebrated in Indian tradition, is contained within which book of the Rigveda Samhita, and who is its traditional composer?

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The Gayatri Mantra is located in the Third Mandala of the Rigveda Samhita, authored by sage Vishvamitra. This specific solar hymn is dedicated to Savitr, the solar deity representing the stimulating power of the sun at dawn, designed to inspire the intellect.

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