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Which of the following contains the famous Gayatrimantra?
A
Rigveda
B
Samaveda
C
Kathopanishad
D
Aitareya Brahmana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rigveda contains the famous Gayatrimantra. Gayatrimantra is a highly revered mantra from the Rig Veda, dedicated to Savitri, the deity of five elements.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Gayatri Mantra is found in the Rig Veda in verse 3.62. 10.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solution(By Examveda Team) The Gayatri, also known as the Savitri mantra, is a highly revered mantra from the Rig Veda, dedicated to Savitr, the sun deity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The opening phrase is as follows: | or Oṁ Bhūr Bhuva Swah’ is an invocation. The mantra has three lines of eight syllables each. This is now called the Gayatri metre and several other verses in the Rig Veda are composed in this metre.

Detailed explanation-5: -Found in the Rigveda, Gayatri mantra is one of the most important and powerful Vedic mantras even today.

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