अरुन्धती
Arundhati is the wife of the sage Vasishta and the eighth daughter of sage Kardama and Devahuti. Kardama, a wish-born son of Lord Brahma, and Devahuti had nine daughters, with Arundhati also known as Akshamala. Together, Arundhati and Vasishta had a hundred sons, the eldest being Shakti.
Arundhati exemplifies the ideal wife, embodying all the virtues expected of a married woman. Her harmonious relationship with Vasishta serves as a model in South Indian (Hindu) marriage rituals. During these ceremonies, the newlywed bride is shown the star pair Arundhati-Vasishta in the constellation Ursa Major. This pair, also called the Big Dipper or the Great Bear, is known in India as the Sapta Rishi Constellation. The sight of these stars is meant to inspire the bride to uphold the virtues of Arundhati in her married life.