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Rukmi is a prince from the Vidarbha kingdom attested in Hindu texts. He was the eldest son of King Bhishmaka and the brother of Rukmini, who married Krishna. Known for his martial skills and conflicts
Fresco depicting a duel between Krishna and Rukmi (right)
Miniature Painting, Krishna releases the defeated Rukmi, Guler style, 1770, Chamba Museum, Himachal Pradesh
Balarama kills Rukmi, from a 16th century folio of Persian translation of Harivamsha
Rukmini
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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 i
Rukmi
…Rukmi (Sanskrit: रुक्मी) is a prince from the Vidarbha kingdom attested in Hindu texts. He was the eldest son of King Bhishmaka and the brother of Rukmini, who married Krishna. Known for his martial skills and conflicts with prominent figures like Krishna and Balarama, Rukmi's life is detailed across…
12th-13th century sculpture of Rukmini
A painting depicting Rukmini eloping with Krishna from a temple of Ambika (Parvati).
Late 18th century painting of the wedding of Krishna and Rukmini
Statue of Vittala Rakhumai, Thennangur