
Through the millenniums people have always looked up to role models
for inspiration, guidance, peace and courage. Their sterling lives
radiate a perennial glow for the whole of mankind, regardless of all
human, geographical and cultural distinctions.
India, which has the most ancient civilisation in the world, that
hosts one sixth of humanity and has the largest democracy in the world,
has produced from its vast cultural matrix a legion of role models.
The manicured lawns and lush gardens of Akshardham exude a magnificent
cultural ambience through its wonderful bronze statues of the great
role models of India.
Child Gems of India
See the austere child-devotee Dhruv, the embodiments of obedience
Satyakam Jabali, Upamanya and Aruni, steadfast Nachiketa of the Upanishads,
valorous Lav-Kush, ideal disciple Eklavya, paragon of parental devotion
Shravan, the brave Bharat (son of Dushyant), and Bhakta Prahlad.
India's Brave Warriors and Freedom Fighters
Chhatrapati Shivaji, Maharana Pratap, Prithviraj Chauhan, Punjabkesari
Maharaj Ranjit Singh, Queen Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Lala Lajpatrai,
Subhashchandra Bose, Bipinchandra Pal, Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar
Azad.
India's National Figures
Maharaja Bharat, Ashok the Great, King Vikramaditya, Maharaj Gurjar,
the Great Mihir Bhoj, Mahatma Gandhiji, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel,
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Lokmanya Tilak, Swami Vivekanand, Jagdishchandra
Bose (scientist), C.V. Raman (scientist) and Shrinivas Ramanujam (mathematician).
India's Women Personalities
Gargi, Maitreyi, Taramati, Draupadi, Sati Ansuya, Sitaji, Sati Savitri,
Mirabai and Andal.