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Rukmini (Sanskrit: रुक्मिणी, IAST: Rukmini, lit. 'radiant') is a Hindu goddess and the first queen and chief wife of Krishna. In Vaishnava tradition, she is described as Krishna's principal queen in Dvaraka, as well as the chief of his wives. She is an incarnation of the goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi. The goddess is regarded to be the chief or principal consort of Krishna in various pieces of literature and is venerated primarily in Warkari and Haridasa tradition, and additionally in Sri Vaishnavism where Lakshmi-Narayana are revered and worshipped.
Rukmini | |
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Mother Goddess
Goddess of Fortune | |
Member of Ashtabharya | |
Rukmini as Rakhumai in Pandharpur | |
Other names | Vaidharbi, Bhaishmi, Rakhumai |
Devanagari | रूक्मिणी |
Venerated in | Warkari and Haridasa traditions |
Affiliation | Ashtabharya, Devi, Avatar of Lakshmi, Vaishnavism |
Abode | Dvārakā, Pandharpur |
Texts | Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata Purana, Mahabharata, Harivamsa, Rukminisha Vijaya, Skanda Purana |
Festivals | Rukmini Ashtami, Rukmini Dwadashi |
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Born | Vidarbha Kingdom |
Died | Dvārakā |
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Siblings | Rukmi |
Consort | Krishna |
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Dynasty | Vrishni (by marriage) |
Asikni (goddess)
[edit]In Hindu mythology, Asikni (Sanskrit: असिक्नी, romanized: Asiknī, lit. 'the dark one' or 'night'), also known as Panchajani and Virani, is a consort of Daksha in the Puranic pantheon. Most scriptures mention her as the mother of 6000 sons and 60 daughters.
Asikni | |
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The wife of Daksha | |
Other names | Panchajani, Virani, Virini |
Devanagari | असिक्नी |
Gender | Female |
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Parents | Virana or Panchajana (father) |
Consort | Daksha |
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