Gauri Sawant: A transgender activist from Mumbai, India, and the director of the Sakhi Char Chowghi Trust, which supports transgender individuals and those living with HIV/AIDS. She gained prominence through a Vicks advertisement and was appointed as the Election Commission’s goodwill ambassador in Maharashtra.
Gauri Lankesh: A renowned Indian journalist and activist known for her fearless reporting and advocacy for secularism. She was tragically shot dead in 2017, an event that sparked widespread protests and discussions about freedom of the press in India.
Gauri Habba: Also known as Swarna Gauri Vrata, this Hindu festival is celebrated primarily in Karnataka, India, a day before Ganesh Chaturthi. It honors Goddess Gauri, the mother of Ganesha, with rituals performed by married women seeking blessings for well-being and prosperity.