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rdf:type
rdfs:label
  • Savitr
rdfs:comment
  • Savitr is a deity whose name primarily denote an agent, in the form of a noun derived from a root with the suffix “-tr”. As per noted 19th century Indologist A. A. MacDonnel , this class does not represent direct abstractions, but appears in each case to be derived from an epithet applied to one or more deities and illustrating a particular aspect of activity or character. The name of Savitr belongs to a class of Vedic gods, with others such as Dhatr, Tratr and Tvastr. These names denote these as agent gods, who create, protect, and produce, respectively.
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Consort
  • Various
Weapon
  • Bow
Affiliation
Devanagari
Name
  • Savitr or Savitur
Abode
  • Heaven
Caption
  • Savitr, one of the Major Adityas
God of
  • Light
Mount
  • Chariot of Aruna & Horses
Mantra
abstract
  • Savitr is a deity whose name primarily denote an agent, in the form of a noun derived from a root with the suffix “-tr”. As per noted 19th century Indologist A. A. MacDonnel , this class does not represent direct abstractions, but appears in each case to be derived from an epithet applied to one or more deities and illustrating a particular aspect of activity or character. The name of Savitr belongs to a class of Vedic gods, with others such as Dhatr, Tratr and Tvastr. These names denote these as agent gods, who create, protect, and produce, respectively.