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Rukmiṇī

Principal wife and queen of Krishna

Rukmiṇī is read about 396 times a day, in 26 languages.

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Rukmini is a Hindu goddess and the first queen consort of Krishna. She is described as the chief of Krishna's wives in Dvaraka. Rukmini is revered as the avatar of Lakshmi and is venerated primarily in Warkari, Haridasa, and Sri Vaishnavism.

A life in dates

2014“The 2,500-year-old Rukmini temple stands alone on a barren land two kilometers outside the town of Dwarka.”In their words31 May 2014[Hindu]] in: The pilgrim’s progress, The Hindu, 31 May 2014

2013“Rukmini was the daughter of Bhīshmaka, the Vidarbha king.”In their words25 October 2013Shrimad Bhagavatam in: Shrimad Bhagavatam, Jaico Publishing House, 25 October 2013, p. 99-100.

2006“Rukmini wrote what is claimed to be the world's first love letter to Krishna, revealing her affection for him.”In their wordsAnjali H. Desai in: India Guide Gujarat, India Guide Publications, 2006, p. 58.

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A painting depicting Rukmini eloping with Krishna from a temple of Ambika (Parvati).A painting depicting Rukmini eloping with Krishna from a temple of Ambika (Parvati).Late 18th century painting of the wedding of Krishna and RukminiLate 18th century painting of the wedding of Krishna and RukminiStatue of Vittala Rakhumai, ThennangurStatue of Vittala Rakhumai, ThennangurRukmini with shanka, chakra and gada in Rukmini Temple, DwarakaRukmini with shanka, chakra and gada in Rukmini Temple, DwarakaKrishna and Rukmini at Temple Sri Sanatan, Montreal. Rukmini always appears on the left side of Krishna.[56]Krishna and Rukmini at Temple Sri Sanatan, Montreal. Rukmini always appears on the left side of Krishna.[56]Vithoba (left) with his consort Rakhumai at the Sion Vitthal temple, MumbaiVithoba (left) with his consort Rakhumai at the Sion Vitthal temple, Mumbai

In their own words 10

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  1. The 2,500-year-old Rukmini temple stands alone on a barren land two kilometers outside the town of Dwarka.

    May 31, 2014, [Hindu]] in: The pilgrim’s progress, The Hindu, 31 May 2014, Own words

  2. Rukmini was the daughter of Bhīshmaka, the Vidarbha king.

    Oct 25, 2013, Shrimad Bhagavatam in: Shrimad Bhagavatam, Jaico Publishing House, 25 October 2013, p. 99-100., Own words

  3. Rukmini wrote what is claimed to be the world's first love letter to Krishna, revealing her affection for him.

    2006, Anjali H. Desai in: India Guide Gujarat, India Guide Publications, 2006, p. 58., Own words

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Father: Bhishmaka

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