Gayatri Homam

Source - https://www.vedicastrologer.org/homa/simplest/gayatri_ss_sans-.pdf

What is Gayatri homa?

Gayathri homam is also called as Sukrutha homam that helps for experiencing more advantages in life. Anyone who wants to get protection from enemies and evil forces can perform this homam for getting peace of mind. In addition, it is possible to improve relationships in family and society for achieving goals

Introduction

Deity of what is popularly known as Gayatri mantra is actually Lord Savita. He is a subtle form of Sun, who gives clear perception of spiritual reality. Goddess Saavitri is his shakti (consort). Goddess Gayatri is the rhythm that opens doors to Him. His homa can be done every day or every Sunday (or weekend) or on Sukla Saptami tithi or on Hasta nakshatra.

Preparation

Find a standard homa kunda or simply a small vessel/utensil made of copper/silver/bronze/steel, in square/circular/rectangular shape. Even if it was used for cooking earlier, it's ok. Clean it thoroughly, dry it and use it. We'll simply call it "homa kunda" in this writeup.

Find some ghee (clarified butter). If not available, use sesame oil or some other oil. Find a copper/silver/steel cup/tumbler/vessel to keep melted ghee. Find a copper/silver/steel spoon for offering ghee.

Find another tumbler and spoon for water. Keep a matchbox and camphor (if available) ready.

If possible, get some dry coconut (copra) halves at a nearby store and make small pieces (roughly 1 inch x 1 inch). If not, collect some fallen dry twigs from nearby trees (or other firewood). If you have dried cowdung pieces, you can use those too.

If you have black/brown/white sesame seeds and any unsalted plain nuts (e.g. cashews, almonds etc), you can use them too.

Gayatri Mantram:

Om bhur bhuvah svah
Tat savitur varenyam
Bhargo devasya dheemahi
Dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat