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Savitri
Savitri or Savithrri may refer to: In Hinduism * Savitri, with all vowels short, a Roman-phonetic spelling of the Rigvedic solar deity Savitr *Sāvitrī, a name of the ''Gayatri Mantra'' dedicated to Savitr *Savitri (goddess), the consort of Brahma, a form of Saraswati *Name of a manifestation of Prakṛti *Savitri, a Hindu character from the story of ''Savitri and Satyavan'' in the epic Mahabharata Inspired by story of Savitri and Satyavan *Savitri Brata, a fasting day observed by Hindu Oriya married women * ''Savitri'' (opera), a 1916 opera by Gustav Holst *'' Szávitri'', a 1998 opera by Sándor Szokolay * ''Savitri'' (1933 film), a 1933 Telugu film * ''Savitri'' (1937 film), a Hindi film *Savithiri (1941 film), a Tamil film * ''Savitri'' (2016 film), a Telugu film *'' Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol'', an epic poem by Sri Aurobindo published in 1950 and 1951 *'' Savitri - EK Prem Kahani'', a 2013 Indian television series People *Savitri (actress) (1935–1981), Indian actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri And Satyavan
In Hinduism, Savitri and Satyavan ( sa, सावित्री ''Sāvitrī'' and ''Satyavān'') are a legendary couple, known for Savitri's love and devotion to her husband Satyavan. According to the legend, princess Savitri marries an exiled prince named Satyavan, who was prophesied to die early. The later part of legend focuses on Savitri's wit and love, which saved her husband from the death god Yama (Hindu), Yama. The oldest known version of the story of Savitri and Satyavan is found in ''Vana Parva'' ("The Book of the Forest") of the ''Mahabharata''. The story occurs as a multiply-embedded narrative in the ''Mahabharata'' as told by sage Markandeya. When Yudhishthira asks Markandeya whether there has ever been a woman whose devotion matched Draupadi's, Markandeya replies by relating this story. Story The childless king of the Madra Kingdom, Madra Kingdom#King Aswapati, Ashwapati, lives ascetically for many years and offers oblations to Sun God Savitr. His consort is Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri Hensman
Savitri "Savi" Hensman is an activist and writer based in the United Kingdom. She was one of the founders of London's Black Lesbian and Gay Centre. Early life and education Hensman was born in Sri Lanka but moved to the United Kingdom at the age of two, growing up in Hackney. She studied chemical engineering at University College London, graduating in 1982. However, was later unable to find any work in chemical engineering, so instead, joined a lab as a research assistant. Research and career Hensman helped to launch the London's Black Lesbian and Gay Centre in 1985. At the time, the centre was supported by the Greater London Council and housed in an annex of Tottenham Town Hall. In the late 1980s, Hensman joined the Haringey Council's Lesbian and Gay Sub-Committee and was involved with the campaign against Section 28. As well as this, Hensman was involved in the Positive Images group and Haringey Black Action (late 1890s). Hensman worked for many years and is currently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri (actress)
Savitri Ganesan (born Nissankara Savitri; 6 December 1935 – 26 December 1981) was an Indian actress, playback singer, dancer, director, and producer known for her works primarily in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She had also worked in Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films. She starred in more than 250 films over three decades. She was one of the highest-paid and most popular Indian actresses of the 1950s, 60s, and early 70s. She is known by the epithets ''Mahanati'' () and ''Nadigaiyar Thilagam'' (). Savitri's first significant role was in the 1952 Telugu-Tamil bilingual film ''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' which simultaneously made in Tamil as Kalyanam Panni Paar . She has starred in successful ventures such as '' Devadasu'' (1953) which received special mentions at India International Film Festival, '' Donga Ramudu'' (1955), ''Mayabazar'' (1957), and ''Nartanasala'' (1963), featured at the Afro-Asian film festival in Jakarta. She also starred in works such as ''Missamma'' (1955), ''Ardhangi'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri Devi
Savitri Devi Mukherji (born Maximiani Julia Portas, ; 30 September 1905 – 22 October 1982) was a French-born Greek fascist, Nazi sympathizer, and spy who served the Axis powers by committing acts of espionage against the Allied forces in India. She was later a leading member of the Neo-Nazi underground during the 1960s. Savitri was a proponent of a synthesis of Hinduism and Nazism, proclaiming Adolf Hitler to have been an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. She depicted Hitler as a sacrifice for humanity that would lead to the end of the worst World Age, the Kali Yuga, which she believed was induced by the Jews, whom she saw as the powers of evil."The new encyclopedia of the occult" John Michael Greer. Llewellyn Worldwide, 2003. , . p. 130–131 Her writings have influenced |
Savitri (1937 Film)
Savitri or Savithrri may refer to: In Hinduism * Savitri, with all vowels short, a Roman-phonetic spelling of the Rigvedic solar deity Savitr *Sāvitrī, a name of the ''Gayatri Mantra'' dedicated to Savitr *Savitri (goddess), the consort of Brahma, a form of Saraswati *Name of a manifestation of Prakṛti *Savitri, a Hindu character from the story of '' Savitri and Satyavan'' in the epic Mahabharata Inspired by story of Savitri and Satyavan * Savitri Brata, a fasting day observed by Hindu Oriya married women * ''Savitri'' (opera), a 1916 opera by Gustav Holst *'' Szávitri'', a 1998 opera by Sándor Szokolay * ''Savitri'' (1933 film), a 1933 Telugu film * ''Savitri'' (1937 film), a Hindi film * Savithiri (1941 film), a Tamil film * ''Savitri'' (2016 film), a Telugu film *'' Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol'', an epic poem by Sri Aurobindo published in 1950 and 1951 *''Savitri - EK Prem Kahani'', a 2013 Indian television series People *Savitri (actress) (1935–1981), Indian actre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri (opera)
Savitri or Savithrri may refer to: In Hinduism * Savitri, with all vowels short, a Roman-phonetic spelling of the Rigvedic solar deity Savitr *Sāvitrī, a name of the ''Gayatri Mantra'' dedicated to Savitr *Savitri (goddess), the consort of Brahma, a form of Saraswati *Name of a manifestation of Prakṛti *Savitri, a Hindu character from the story of ''Savitri and Satyavan'' in the epic Mahabharata Inspired by story of Savitri and Satyavan * Savitri Brata, a fasting day observed by Hindu Oriya married women * ''Savitri'' (opera), a 1916 opera by Gustav Holst *'' Szávitri'', a 1998 opera by Sándor Szokolay * ''Savitri'' (1933 film), a 1933 Telugu film * ''Savitri'' (1937 film), a Hindi film *Savithiri (1941 film), a Tamil film * ''Savitri'' (2016 film), a Telugu film *'' Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol'', an epic poem by Sri Aurobindo published in 1950 and 1951 *''Savitri - EK Prem Kahani'', a 2013 Indian television series People *Savitri (actress) (1935–1981), Indian actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri Brata
Savitri Brata (also Savitri Vrata) or Savitri Amavasya is a fasting day observed by married Hindu women on the Amavasya, the no moon day in month of Jyeshtha. It is celebrated in the Indian states of Odisha, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and in Nepal. Married Hindu women whose husbands are alive observe it as a vow with great dedication and pray for their husband to have a long life. The word reflects the origin and significance of the Vat-Savitri puja. The fast is dedicated to Savitri, who saved her husband Satyavan from being taken by the death god. The same festival is observed on Vat Purnima, the full moon of Jyestha in other regions including Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka. Legend behind the festival The vrata was named after Savitri, the beautiful daughter of King Aswapati of Madra Desa. She selected Satyavan, a prince in exile who was living in the forest with his blind father Dyumatsen, as her life partner. She left the palace and lived with her husband and the in- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri (TV Series)
''Savitri'' is an Indian fantasy drama television show, which aired on Life OK from 18 February 2013 to October 4, 2013. The initial co-producers were Film Farm India, but before the series went on air, the production was switched to Flying Turtles. In August 2013, a cast revamp was carried out. It is a modern take on the traditional Indian folktale of Savitri and Satyavan from the ''Mahabharata''. Cast * Avneet Kaur as Young Damyanti * Ridhi Dogra as Rajkumari Damyanti / Savitri Satyavan Rai Choudhary * Krip Suri as Rahukaal * Yash Pandit / Ashish Kapoor as Senapati Veer / Satyavan Rai Choudhary * Sumana Das as Mishti * Salil Ankola as Maharaj (Damyanti's Father) * Suchita Trivedi as Maharani (Damyanti's Mother) * Angad Hasija as Dev * Reshmi Ghosh as Gulika * Ahad Ali Aamir as Rajkumar Divateen * Indrani Haldar as Leena Rai Choudhary / Vishghati * Karan Suchak as Vikrant * Utkarsha Naik as Damyanti's Mother * Vahbbiz Dorabjee as Vishkamini * Amit Behl as Senapati * Puneet Vashish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri - EK Prem Kahani
''Savitri'' is an Indian fantasy drama television show, which aired on Life OK from 18 February 2013 to October 4, 2013. The initial co-producers were Film Farm India, but before the series went on air, the production was switched to Flying Turtles. In August 2013, a cast revamp was carried out. It is a modern take on the traditional Indian folktale of Savitri and Satyavan from the ''Mahabharata''. Cast * Avneet Kaur as Young Damyanti * Ridhi Dogra as Rajkumari Damyanti / Savitri Satyavan Rai Choudhary * Krip Suri as Rahukaal * Yash Pandit / Ashish Kapoor as Senapati Veer / Satyavan Rai Choudhary * Sumana Das as Mishti * Salil Ankola as Maharaj (Damyanti's Father) * Suchita Trivedi as Maharani (Damyanti's Mother) * Angad Hasija as Dev * Reshmi Ghosh as Gulika * Ahad Ali Aamir as Rajkumar Divateen * Indrani Haldar as Leena Rai Choudhary / Vishghati * Karan Suchak as Vikrant * Utkarsha Naik as Damyanti's Mother * Vahbbiz Dorabjee as Vishkamini * Amit Behl as Senapati * Puneet Vashish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri (2016 Film)
''Savitri'' is a 2016 Telugu action romantic-comedy film directed by Pavan Sadineni, produced by Dr. V. B. Rajendra Prasad on Vision Filmmakers banner. It stars Nara Rohit and Nanditha in the lead roles. Plot Savitri (Nanditha) is crazy about getting married right from her childhood days. In fact, she was born during her relative's marriage. With this being her sole aim, she convinces her family to find a suitable groom for her. Her family decides to get Savitri married to Rishi (Nara Rohit), although both of them are not aware of this decision. While on her way to Shiridi, Savitri meets Rishi, who instantly falls in love with her even though she is not interested. Due to some circumstances, both of them miss the train. During their journey to catch the train, Rishi tells his family that he is not interested in marrying the girl they chose as he is in love with someone now. Later Rishi finds out that Savitri was the one he was going to marry. He explains the mistake he made to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri River
Savitri River is one of the 5 rivers which originate from Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra state in India.It originates at Savitri point near Mahabaleshwar and flows through the bankot village and directly goes to Arabian sea Raigad district and eventually meets Arabian Sea at Harehareshwar. It passes through rocky and hilly terrain of western ghats till Poladpur and further through the towns of Mahad, Mangaon and Shrivardhan Tehsil (taluka). There are a number of Shiva temples along the banks of river Savitri. Many other small rivers get merged into it at Kapade, Poladpur and Birwadi. Its major tributary is the Kal River which enters from the right (north) near Dasgaon. More than 24 people were reported missing, on 3 August 2016, when a British era bridge collapsed due to heavy rains near Raigad district. Two state transport buses and several vehicles reportedly plunged into the river. The other four rivers originating from Mahabaleshwar (Panchganga) are: Gayatri River, Koyn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri (1933 Film)
''Sati Savitri'' is a 1933 Indian Telugu language mythological film directed by C. Pullayya. It was based on a popular stage play of Mylavaram Bala Bharati Samajam. It was the first film produced by East India Film Company with an estimated budget of in Calcutta. The blockbuster film has received an honorary diploma at the 2nd Venice International Film Festival. The story is about Savitri and Satyavan from Mahabharata. According to the legend, Princess Savitri (Dasari Ramathilakam) marries Prince Satyavan despite a curse that foretells his death within a year. She manages to get Yama (Vemuri Gaggayya), the God of death, to restore her husband to life. Plot There was a prince in India named Aswapati, ruling over the kingdom of Madra. He married queen Malavi. Even after a longtime they did not have a child. He invoked Savitri, his favourite deity and by the grace of god, they had a daughter; named as Savitri. She grew into a lovely maiden and was always playing in the palace and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
