Sita Aur Gita
These were the three cousins/ sisters of Sita who got married along with her.
Mandavi, Urmila and Shrutkirti
Given the fact that she destroyed the Buffalo Demon, Maa Durga is also called by this name.
Who is 'Mahishasura Mardini' (story of Vijayadashami)
Who is the current US national Sevika Pramukh
Smt. Sabitha Hebbar
Rightly named as 'Incomparable in qualities', this plant revered in each Hindu household is used to treat many common ailments
What is the Tulasi.
She uttered these words after her first launch: When you look at the stars and galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system. First Indian origin american astronaut to fly to space.
Who was Kalpana Chawla
The Bhagavad Gita is comprised of 18 chapters that contain these many shlokas.
What are 700 verses or shlokas
Maa Durga is seen riding a lion and has 8 hands symbolizing this. Name at least 5.
What are the 8 weapons/teachings/qualities - righteousness, happiness, courage, discrimination, love, passion, detachment, character. OR conch, discus, arrow, spear, bow, sword, spear, shield.
Vandaniya Shantakka, the present Pramukh Sanchalika of Samiti, is fluent in 7 languages, 5 of them being these.
What are English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Most commonly seen in garlands offered for puja, this bright flower is also an excellent remedy for blemishes, acne, sunburn and used to treat skin ailments
What is Marigold (Gende ka phool)
"The Old Man and His God" is a famous novel in English by this RK Narayan and Padma Sri award winning author who has books in English and Kannada.
Who is Sudha Murthy
Sita was given this wonderful and appropriate gift during their exile by Rishi Atri's wife Anusuya.
What were Saree that never got soiled and flower jewels that never withered/faded.
Celestial garland, robe, jewels which she could use to always please her husband.
When Chanda and Munda attacked Durga with all ferocity, The angry Goddess shot this 'form' out of her forehead.
Who was the goddess Kali. Parvati devi takes this form upon request of Shiva to kill the Asura Daruka
Smt. Lakshmi-Bai Kelkar known as Vandaniya Mauseeji started Rashtriya Sevika Samiti on this day.
What is 25th October 1936
Also known as Arishta, this tree is a complete pharmacy shop stop. Its leaves, bark and seeds are used to cure eye disorders, gingivitis, cardiovascular disease and much much more.
What is the Neem Tree.
This famous musician was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor and was the first Indian who performed in United Nations General Assembly in 1966
Who was M S Subbulakshmi.
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi (1916 - 2004). Sang Maithreem Bhajatham (O world, cultivate peace).
Srimad Bhagavad Gita is a part of this Chapter of the great epic of Mahabharat
What is Bhishma Parva (chapters 23-40)
This is the form of Goddess worshiped on the 5th Day of Navaratri, which is due to her being the mother of Karthikeya
Who is Skandamata.
Lord Shiva got married to Goddess Parvati and Lord Kartikeya was born. Seeing his great skills and strength to fight against demons, Lord Brahma appointed Lord Kartikeya as the commander in Chief of gods then Lord Kartikeya killed the demon Tarkasur. Since then mother Pavati is glorifed with the name Skanda Mata.
She was married to Ma. Vinayakrao, the Sangh Chalak of Pune city and Pune District and that's how she got to interact with Ma. Doctor ji and Shree Guruji.
Who is Vandaniya Saraswati Tai Apte
Scientific name: Withania somnifera, this ancient medicinal herb is the only one scientifically proven to increase cognitive and memory functions and relieves stress.
What is Ashwagandha.
Born in Kozhikode Kerala, this Indian Railways employee has been apty nicknamed "Payyoli Express" and has won more then 15 Golds.
Who is P. T. Usha
How many Kandhas are there in Ramayana?
7
There are actually 7 Kandhs in Ramayana: Baal Kandh, Ayodhaya Kandh, Aranya Kandh, Kishkinda Kandh, Sunder Kandh, Yuddha or Lanka Kandh, and Uttara Kandh.
Who was the daughter of lord Shiva and Parvati?
Ashoksundari
Parvati once requested Shiva to take her to the most beautiful garden, Nandanvana, where Parvati saw a tree known as Kalpavriksha which could fulfill any wish. Since Kartikeya, the son of Parvati, had grown up and left Kailash, as a mother it caused immense grief and loneliness to her. She asked for a daughter from the wish-fulfilling tree to end her loneliness. Her wish was granted and Ashokasundari was born.
What are the three ideals or objectives of Samiti.
for women as embodiments of the 3 women role models: Jijabai, Ahilyabai Holkar and Rani of Jhansi
What are Matrutva(Universal Motherhood), Kartrutva(Efficiency and Social Activism) and Netrutva (Leadership)
This medicinal plant is claimed to have life restoring properties and glows in the dark. The literal translation is "One who infuses life"/
In August 2016, uttarakhand Govt announced a Rs. 25 crore mission to search for a medicinal Herb. The search was focused on the Dronagiri range of the Himalayas.
Sanjivani
She was the youngest cabinet minister from Haryana, 7 times MP and also supreme court lawyer. Who was she?
She was titled the 'best Loved politician' by New York Times.
Sushma Swaraj