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Rakhumai

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Also known as: Rakhumāī, Rukmini, Vitthala's Consort, Pandharpur Lakshmi

About

The presiding goddess of the Pandharpur temple, consort of Vitthala. The Marathi form of Rukmini, Krishna's chief queen. Represents devotion, marital love, and the feminine aspect of the Varkari tradition. Celebrated in abhangas and Varkari hymns.

Attributes

DevotionMarital loveVarkari traditionRukmini formPandharpur

Symbols

LotusCrownVitthala
Consort
Vitthala

Associated Mantras

Om Rakhumāyai Namaḥ
Abhangas of Varkari saints

Festivals

Ashadhi EkadashiKartiki EkadashiRukmini Puja

Scriptures

PuranasAbhanga literature

Regions Worshipped

PandharpurMaharashtraKarnataka

Iconography

Depicted standing with Vitthala. Royal attire, crown. Serene, devoted expression.