Shivani is better known as Parvati (or Gauri) and is a Hindu goddess. Shivani is Shakti, the wife of Shiva and the gentle aspect of Mahadevi, the Great Goddess. Shivani is considered to be complete incarnation of Adi Parashakti, with all other goddesses being her incarnations or manifestations.

The accolade is dedicated to an ancient Indian philosopher, Gargi Vachaknavi (c. 7th century BCE), who is celebrated as the earliest known female philosopher in India. She is revered for her profound interpretations of timeless wisdom found in Vedic literature. Notably, she engaged in a philosophical debate where she fearlessly challenged the prominent male sage Yajnavalkya, marking her as the sole female to undertake such an endeavor. It is also believed that Gargi Vachaknavi authored numerous hymns in the Rigveda.

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This award is conferred upon women who have dedicated their entire lives to yoga and are above 60 years of age. It is a lifetime achievement recognition presented once at the national level and once at the international level.

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This award is given to Yoginis engaged in research in the field of yoga. At the state level, nominees must have at least five published research papers; at the national level, they must have at least ten publications.

Gonika (Sanskrit: गोनिका) Maharshi is the mother of patanjali. she was a sage in ancient Tamilakam, thought to be the author of a number of Sanskrit and Tamil works. The greatest of these are the Yoga Sutras, a classical yoga text.

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The Gonic Award is presented to Yoginis who manage their own yoga centers, studios, or spiritual training institutes. Institutions operating for ten years are eligible for the state-level recognition, while those running for more than fifteen years are honored at the national level.