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Rukmini

रुक्मिणी
Also known as: Rukmiṇī, Vaidarbhi, Dwarka Lakshmi

About

The chief consort of Krishna, worshipped at the Rukmini Temple in Dwarka, Gujarat. She is considered an avatar of Lakshmi. Represents devotion, love, and the ideal of the devoted wife. Her temple is separate from the main Dwarkadhish temple.

Attributes

Lakshmi avatarKrishna's consortDevotionIdeal wife

Symbols

LotusCrownRoyal attire
Consort
Krishna

Associated Mantras

Om Rukmiṇyai Namaḥ
Rukmini Stotram
Rukmini Ashtakam

Festivals

Rukmini AshtamiJanmashtamiHoli

Scriptures

Bhagavata PuranaHarivamsa

Regions Worshipped

DwarkaGujaratPan-India

Iconography

Beautiful, royal figure. Crowned, holding lotus. Serene, devoted expression. Often depicted with Krishna.