Gayatri japa is especially beloved at the three sandhyas: dawn, noon, and dusk. Chant with purity, attention, and reverence.
Simple Gayatri Mantra
Om Shri Gayatryai Namah
For daily remembrance and worship of Gayatri Mata
21 or 108 times
Maha Gayatri Root Mantra
Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah. Tat Savitur Varenyam. Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi. Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat॥
For wisdom, discernment, self-realization, and removal of all sins — chant in the morning at sunrise
108 times
Gayatri Gayatri Mantra
Om Vedmatre Vidmahe, Brahmapriyayai Dheemahi, Tanno Gayatri Prachodayat
For attaining knowledge, intellect, concentration, and spiritual growth
108 times
Gayatri Shakti Mantra
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Mahagayatryai Namah Swaha
For fulfillment of all desires, destruction of negative energies, and receiving divine blessings
54 or 108 times
Gayatri Stuti Mantra
Om Aayatu Varade Devi, Tryakshare Brahmavadini. Gayatri Chhandasaam Mata, Idam Brahma Jushasva Me॥
For special worship of Gayatri Mata, and for recitation during yajna, havan, and Sandhyavandan
21 times
Guidance
Gayatri sadhana flourishes with purity, regular study, truthful living, and disciplined attention at the sandhya hours.