34 Facts About Rukmini

Rukmini 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, and Haridasa tradition, and additionally in Sri Vaishnavism.

Rukmini's birthday is celebrated every year on the occasion of Rukmini Ashtami.

Rukmini's face was beautified by rows of equal and white teeth.

Rukmini's face was beautified by rows of equal and white teeth.

The Bhagavata Purana narrates that Rukmini once heard about Krishna and his heroic deeds, such as slaying the tyrant king Kamsa, and opposing the evil king Jarasandha.

Rukmini fell in love with him and desired to marry him.

Bhishmaka agreed, and a distressed Rukmini immediately sent for a trusted Brahmin and asked him to deliver a message to Krishna.

Rukmini grew anxious as she observed the host of kings, wondering if the Brahmin she had dispatched had not reached safely or not, and if the Almighty would assist her in her efforts.

Rukmini's face grew pale and her thoughts grew distressed as she shunned herself from the rest of the world.

At the palace, Rukmini had lost all hope, but the messenger turned up and informed that Krishna had accepted her request.

Rukmini challenged Krishna to a fight, but was easily overpowered by the former.

Rukmini begged Krishna to spare her brother's life, and the latter agreed.

Krishna and Rukmini reached Dvaraka, where they were welcomed with great pomp and ceremony, followed by a wedding.

The Bhagavata Purana describes an episode through the sage Shuka where the yet unwed Rukmini takes a bejewelled whisk and starts fanning her prospective husband Krishna, wearing an expensive girdle and a dazzling necklace.

Rukmini's heart shuddered, her red nails scratched the floor, and tears flowed from her eyes that were decorated with collyrium.

Obliging, Shiva blessed Rukmini to be the bearer of the new incarnation of Kamadeva, whom he had previously immolated with his third eye.

Vishnu Puran mentioned that Rukmini had a daughter named Charumati.

At last, Rukmini came and put a single leaf of Tulasi on the scale and chanted that it represented her love for Krishna.

When Krishna's childhood friend, Sudama, visited Dvaraka, Rukmini welcomed Sudama and gave him food.

Rukmini grew depressed and contemplated giving up her human form.

Rukmini felt ashamed and furious with herself even as her husband reassured her of his devotion.

Rukmini as mentioned in Hindu traditions, stands for the majesty and wealth of Krishna.

Rukmini's hair is supposed to be tied up in a fashionable knot, and should be adorned with flowers.

Rukmini finds her mention in Gopala Tapani Upanishad, in the Garga Samhita, in Bhagavata Purana, in Brahma Vaivarta Purana, in Harivamsa that centres upon Dvaraka, and in Mahabharata, mainly in the Adi Parva and the Mausala Parva.

Rukmini appears in the Vishnu Purana and Padma Purana.

The Brihad Bhagavatamrita offers the following adulations to Rukmini, identifying her with Lakshmi and Krishna as the Supreme God, the source of all avatars.

Rukmini is worshipped with Krishna on his left-hand side; she is equated with Rajas.

Rukmini is mainly worshipped in west and south Indian states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Rukmini is worshipped as the chief goddess in Divya Desam temples like Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple, Parthasarathy Temple; with Krishna being the primary deity.

Rukmini is worshipped with her co-wife Satyabhama in temples like Thirukkavalampadi, Venugopalaswamy Temple and Rajagopalaswamy Temple.

Rukmini Ashtami is the occasion that celebrates the birth anniversary of Rukmini.

Rukmini is acknowledged with special pujas and rituals in all of the temples dedicated to Krishna, especially those in those parts of India, especially associated with him such as Mathura and Vrindavan.

The Mishmi people of Arunachal Pradesh believe that Rukmini belonged to their tribe.