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Girija Prasad Joshi
Girija is one of the names of Parvati, the wife of the Hindu god Shiva. The word in Sanskrit means "one who is born to mountain (Giri)". Girija may refer to: People * Girija (actress) (1938–1995), Telugu film actress * Shruti (actress), born Girija, Indian actress * V. M. Girija (born 1961), Indian poet and essayist Given name * Girija Shankar Bajpai (1891–1954), Indian civil servant and diplomat * Girija Devi (1929–2017), Indian classical singer of the Banaras gharana * Girija Prasad Koirala (1924–2010), Nepalese politician (1925–2010), President of the Nepali Congress and Prime Minister of Nepal * Girija Shettar (born 1969), Indian actress * Girija Vyas (born 1946), Indian politician, poet, and author * Girija Keer (1933–2019), Indian Marathi language writer * Girija Prasad Joshi (1939–1987), Nepalese poet * Girija Oak (born 1987), Indian actress * Girija Kumar Mathur (1918–1994), Indian writer of the Hindi language Other uses * Girija (village) Giri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parvati
Parvati (, , IPA: /Sanskrit phonology, pɑɾʋət̪iː/), also known as Uma (, , IPA: Sanskrit phonology, /ʊmɑː/) and Gauri (, , IPA: /Sanskrit phonology, gə͡ʊɾiː/), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the Devi, goddess of power, energy, nourishment, harmony, love, beauty, devotion, and motherhood. Along with Lakshmi and Saraswati, Sarasvati, she forms the trinity, known as the Tridevi. From her first appearance as a goddess during the Itihasa-Purana, epic period (400 BCE – 400 CE), Parvati is primarily depicted as the consort of the god Shiva. According to various Puranas, Parvati is the reincarnation of Sati (Hindu goddess), Sati, Shiva's first wife, who relinquished her body to sever familial ties with her father, Daksha, after he had insulted Shiva. Parvati is often equated with the other goddesses such as Sati, Uma, Kali and Durga and due to this close connection, they are often treated as one and the same, with their stories frequently ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girija Keer
Girija Keer (5 February 1933—31 October 2019) was an Indian Marathi language writer from Maharashtra state. She started her career as a school teacher in a village. Keer had written around 115 books in Marathi Language in the fields of novels, short stories, travelogues, and literature for children. Following a six-year research involving interviews with prisoners undergoing life imprisonment at Yerawada prison near Pune Pune ( ; , ISO 15919, ISO: ), previously spelled in English as Poona (List of renamed Indian cities and states#Maharashtra, the official name until 1978), is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan Plateau, Deccan plateau in Western ..., she recently published a book titled ''Janmathep''. Keer has received awards for her works. Some of them include the Pune Marathi Library's Kamalabai Tilak Award, the Abhiruchi Award and the Shri Akshar dhan Mahila Sahitya Award from Mumbai. Death Keer died on 30 October 2019 at her Mumbai residence due to I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girija Dam
Girija Dam, is an earthfill dam on Girija river near Khultabad, Aurangabad district in the state of Maharashtra in India. Specifications The height of the dam above lowest foundation is while the length is . The volume content is and gross storage capacity is . Purpose * IrrigationSee also * *List of reservoirs and dams in India
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Girija (village)
Girija is a village in Vilnius District Municipality, Lithuania. According to the 2011 census, it had population of 9. It is located near the . The only Geographical Centre of Europe recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records ''Guinness World Records'', known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as ''The Guinness Book of Records'' and in previous United States editions as ''The Guinness Book of World Records'', is a British reference book published annually, listi ... is located in Girija. The village also hosts the Europos Centro Golf Club. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Girija Villages in Vilnius County Vilnius District Municipality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girija Kumar Mathur
Girija Kumar Mathur (Hindi: गिरिजाकुमार माथुर) (22 August 1919 – 10 January 1994) was a notable Indian writer of the Hindi language. He is noted for his translation of the popular English song "We Shall Overcome" into Hindi (हम होगें कामयाब). His father, Devicharan Mathur, was a teacher in a local school and greatly admired music as well as literature. His mother's name was Laxmidevi. Girijakumar Mathur is considered one of the most important writers in Hindi due to his efforts to modernise Hindi literature and promote it through many of his works. Early life Girijakumar Mathur was born in Ashoknagar which was tehsil of guna before 2003 Madhya Pradesh, on 22 August 1919. He was homeschooled by his father in History, Geography and English. After obtaining his primary education in Jhansi, he was awarded a degree of M.A (English) and L.L.B from Lucknow University. After practicing law for a few years, he started working in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girija Oak
Girija Oak Godbole ( Oak) is an Indian actress who appears in Marathi and Hindi cinema and is best known for her performances in ''Taare Zameen Par'' (2007), ''Shor in the City'' (2010) and ''Jawan (film), Jawan'' (2023). Career Oak made her debut on the big screen at the age of 15. She acted in Marathi movies including ''Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi'', ''Gulmohar'', ''Manini'' and ''Adgule Madgule''. Her first Marathi television show as a lead actress was Zee Marathi's ''Lajja'' with Piyush Ranade, Tejaswini Pandit and Mukta Barve. She portrayed scandal victim Manaswini Desai (Manu). She has also played leading roles in Marathi plays. In 2018, Oak made her short film debut with the film ''Quarter'' directed by Navjyot Bandiwadekar. The film was premiered at the 71st Cannes Film Festival in the Court Métrage (Short Film Corner) category and was later showcased at various International Film festivals. For her performance in the film, Oak won her first international award as Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girija Prasad Joshi
Girija is one of the names of Parvati, the wife of the Hindu god Shiva. The word in Sanskrit means "one who is born to mountain (Giri)". Girija may refer to: People * Girija (actress) (1938–1995), Telugu film actress * Shruti (actress), born Girija, Indian actress * V. M. Girija (born 1961), Indian poet and essayist Given name * Girija Shankar Bajpai (1891–1954), Indian civil servant and diplomat * Girija Devi (1929–2017), Indian classical singer of the Banaras gharana * Girija Prasad Koirala (1924–2010), Nepalese politician (1925–2010), President of the Nepali Congress and Prime Minister of Nepal * Girija Shettar (born 1969), Indian actress * Girija Vyas (born 1946), Indian politician, poet, and author * Girija Keer (1933–2019), Indian Marathi language writer * Girija Prasad Joshi (1939–1987), Nepalese poet * Girija Oak (born 1987), Indian actress * Girija Kumar Mathur (1918–1994), Indian writer of the Hindi language Other uses * Girija (village) Giri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girija Vyas
Girija Vyas (8 July 1946 – 1 May 2025) was an Indian politician, poet and author. She was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha, from the Chittorgarh constituency and previously served four terms as Udaipur's Lok Sabha representative. She was president of the fifth National Commission for Women of India and had published 8 books. Early life and education Girija Vyas was born on July 8, 1946, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, to Krishna Sharma and Jamuna Devi Vyas. Raised in Nathdwara, she was influenced by her father, a freedom fighter, and her mother, a teacher and women’s empowerment advocate. Vyas completed her graduation and MA-Philosophy at the University of Udaipur (now Mohanlal Sukhadia University) and earned a Doctorate in Philosophy from Delhi University for her thesis: ''Dissertation on a Comparative Study of Ethical Teachings in Gita and Bible'' ''(1973)''. She had taught at Mohanlal Sukhadia University and later at University of Delaware under a postdoctoral fellowship at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiva
Shiva (; , ), also known as Mahadeva (; , , Help:IPA/Sanskrit, [mɐɦaːd̪eːʋɐh]) and Hara, is one of the Hindu deities, principal deities of Hinduism. He is the God in Hinduism, Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism. Shiva is known as ''The Destroyer'' within the Trimurti, the Hinduism, Hindu trinity which also includes Brahma and Vishnu. In the Shaivite tradition, Shiva is the Supreme Lord who creates, protects and transforms the universe. In the goddess-oriented Shaktism, Shakta tradition, the Supreme Goddess (Devi) is regarded as the energy and creative power (Shakti) and the equal complementary partner of Shiva. Shiva is one of the five equivalent deities in Panchayatana puja of the Smarta Tradition, Smarta tradition of Hinduism. Shiva has many aspects, benevolent as well as fearsome. In benevolent aspects, he is depicted as an Omniscience, omniscient yogi who lives an Asceticism#Hinduism, ascetic life on Kailasa as well as a house ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girija Shettar
Girija Shettar (born 20 July 1969) is a British actress, known for her works in South Indian films. In 1989, Shettar starred in Maniratnam's Telugu film '' Geethanjali'' and Malayalam film ''Vandanam'', directed by Priyadarshan, in which she starred alongside Mohanlal. In 1992, she signed for the lead female role in '' Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar'', which she left mid-way to complete a prior commitment. Ayesha Julka replaced her after the first schedule. In the same year, she starred in another Telugu film '' Hrudayanjali'', under the direction of A. Raghurami Reddy, which won four state Nandi awards. The film was completed in 1992 but was released only in 2002. Personal life Girija Shettar was born on 20 July 1969 in Orsett, Essex to a Kannadiga doctor father and a British mother. From the age of 18, Girija trained in Bharatanatyam. She completed a doctoral thesis in Integral Yoga Philosophy and Indian spiritual psychology from Cardiff University in 2003. She spends as much ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girija Prasad Koirala
Nepal Ratna Girija Prasad Koirala ( ; 4 July 1924 – 20 March 2010), affectionately known as Girija Babu, was a Nepalese politician. He headed the Nepali Congress and served as the Prime Minister of Nepal on four occasions: from 1991 to 1994, 1998 to 1999, 2000 to 2001, and 2006 to 2008. He was the Acting Head of State of Nepal between January 2007 and July 2008 as the country transitioned from a monarchy to a republic. Koirala, who was active in politics for over sixty years, was a pioneer of the Nepalese labour movement, having started the first political workers' movement on Nepalese soil, known as the Biratnagar jute mill strike in his hometown, Biratnagar. In 1991 he became the first democratically elected prime minister in Nepal since 1959, when his brother B.P. Koirala and the Nepali Congress party were swept into power in the country's first democratic election. He was the most prominent and consequential political leader in Nepal from 2001 to 2008. Personal life K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
