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Rukmini Devi Temple
Religion
Affiliation
Hinduism
District
Dwarka
Deity
Goddess Rukmini
Festivals
Rukmini ashtami
Location
Location
Dwarka
State
Gujarat
Country
India
Architecture
Style
Nagara Style[1]
Completed
19th Century
The Rukmini Devi Temple is a temple in Dwarka, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away from Dwarka, Gujarat, India.[2] It is dedicated to Goddess Rukmini (Lord Krishna's chief queen, beloved consort and the incarnation of Devi Lakshmi in Dvapara Yuga). The temple is said to be 2,500 years old but in its present form it is inferred to belong to the 12th century.
It is a richly carved temple decorated with sculptures of gods and goddesses on the exterior with the sanctum housing the main image of Rukmini. Carved naratharas (human figures) and carved gajatharas (elephants) are depicted in panels at the base of the tower.
The present structure of temple is inferred to belong to the 19th century.
The temple is also known for its jal daan (water offering) custom where devotees are asked to donate water to temple.
Goddess Rukmini with sankha, chakra and gada
The sanctum of the temple has a beautiful marble idol of Devi Rukmani, with four hands holding Shanka, Chakra, Gada and Padma.
The yatra to Dwarka is said to be completed only after you take darshan of Dwarkeshwari Rukmini Maharani [3]
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