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
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
Pradyumna
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Pradyumna is the eldest son of the Hindu deities Krishna and his wife Rukmini. He is considered to be one of the four vyuha avatars of Vishnu. According to the Bhagavata Purana, Pradyumna was the rein
Rukmini
…Chiryauvana – One who is forever young Pradyumna Janani – Mother of Pradyumna According to the epic Mahabharata and other Puranic scriptures, Princess Rukmini was born to Bhishmaka—the king of Vidarbha kingdom, belonging to the…
An 18th-century Pahari painting of Pradyumna (right) battling with demon Shambara
Pradyumna, holding a bow and an arrow, in the Kondamotu Vrishni heroes relief, 4th century CE
Pradyumna kills Sambara.
Narada (left) and Krishna - Rukmini (right) welcome Pradyumna and Mayavati (centre).