Who is brother of Rukmini?
Rukmi
Rukmi (Sanskrit: रुक्मी) the ruler of Vidarbha according to the epic Mahābhārata. He was the son of the king Bhishmaka and elder brother of Rukmini.
Who is Balram father?
Vasudeva
| Balarama | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gokul |
| Parents | Vasudeva (father) Devaki (mother) Rohini ( surrogate mother) |
| Siblings | Krishna and Subhadra |
| Consort | Revati |
How is Rohini related to Vasudev?
Rohini is described as the daughter of king Bahlika. She is married to the Yadava prince Vasudeva. Vasudeva also married Devaki, the princess of Mathura. The couple was imprisoned by Devaki’s brother Kansa, soon after their marriage as a divine prophesy predicted Kansa’s death by Devaki’s eighth son.
What are the names of Devaki’s dead sons?
Devaki’s six dead sons were named Kírttimat, Sushena, Udayin, Bhadrasena, Rijudasa, and Bhadradeha. Devaki soon gave birth to Krishna and the baby was switched with Yashoda’s daughter Ekanamsha (an incarnation of Yoganidra/Maya) by Vasudeva.
How many children did Devaki and Vasudeva have?
Devaki and Vasudeva were imprisoned by Kamsa due over a delusion caused by Narada in Kamsa’s mind. Her six children were killed, while the seventh Balarama survived. Devaki’s six dead sons were named Kírttimat, Sushena, Udayin, Bhadrasena, Rijudasa, and Bhadradeha. Devaki soon mothered Balarama through the surrogacy of Rohini.
Who is the baby of Yashoda and Devaki?
Devaki soon gave birth to Krishna and the baby was switched with Yashoda ‘s daughter Ekanamsha (an incarnation of Yoganidra/Maya) by Vasudeva. She protests against the killing of an innocent girl but Kamsa hurls her on a rock.
Where can I find the idol of Devaki?
The Garbha Griha (inner sanctum) of the temple has the beautiful idol of Devaki and Lord Krishna. The idol of Devaki is in standing posture holding baby Krishna with her left hand. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Devaki. ^ Devaki had 8 children but 6 of them were killed by her cousin Kamsa.