Q1: In which Mandala of the Rigveda is the Gayatri Mantra and the deity Soma mentioned? Answer: The Gayatri Mantra is found in the 3rd Mandala of the Rigveda (Mandala 3, Hymn 62, Verse 10 – Rigveda 3.62.10). The deity Soma is prominently mentioned in Mandala 9, which is almost entirely dedicated to hymns praising Soma.
