How did Vitthal come to Pandharpur?
The Vithoba Temple, officially known as Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir (Marathi: श्री विठ्ठल-रूक्मिणी मंदिर,is a Hindu temple in Pandharpur in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The temple was built by King Vishnuvardhana of Hoysala Empire between 1108 – 1152 CE upon being convinced by the historical figure Pundalik.
What is the story of Vitthal?
Vithoba legends revolve around his devotee Pundalik who is credited for bringing the deity to Pandharpur, and around Vithoba’s role as a saviour to the poet-saints of the Varkari faith….Vithoba.
| Vithoba Vitthala | |
|---|---|
| Mount | Garuda, when associated with Vishnu |
| Consort | Rakhumai (Rukmini), Satyabhama, Rahi |
Why did Rukmini came to Pandharpur?
Abstract. Krishna came to Pandharpur from Dvaraka to make amends with his wife, Rukmini. Rukmini had spied her rival Radha sitting on Krishna’s lap and she was not happy. Instead of greeting Krishna, Pundalik threw a brick to him and asked him to stand on it and wait until Pundalik’s service to his parents was done.
When Pandharpur temple was built?
The temple was built way back in 1909. History of how it was shut down for a long while, reopened and renovated to its present glory has all been faithfully recorded. What is missing is the story of Ambu Baliga, the man who brought the idol from Pandharpur, Maharashtra, and installed it here.
Why was Rukmini angry on Vitthal?
The legend says Rukmini , angered by the sight of Radha seated on Krishna’s lap, abandoned him and wandered around in Dindirvan forest on the banks of the Chandrabhaga. That’s how Krishna became Vitthal of Pandharpur . Now Rukmini-Rakhumai sulked because he neglected her for his devotees.
Who built Vitthal temple?
Devaraya II
The temple was built in the 15th century during the rule of Devaraya II. He was one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire. The temple is dedicated to Vittala and is also called Vijaya Vittala Temple; Vittala is also said to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Which avatar of Vishnu is Krishna?
eighth incarnation
Krishna, Sanskrit Kṛṣṇa, one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities, worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar, or avatara) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as a supreme god in his own right.
Why Rukmini was angry on Vitthal?
Why is Rukmini called Rakhumai?
Born to King Bhishmaka of Vidarbha Kingdom, Rukmini is described to be beautiful, intelligent and virtuous. When her brother Rukmi tried to forcefully get her married to Shishupala, she asked Krishna to abduct her. The people of Maharashtra venerate her with Vithoba (a regional form of Krishna) and call her Rakhumai.
Why is Vitthal standing on brick?
Pandharpur’s Vitthal was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna. According to legends it also depicts the symbol of the Kundalini Energy, although spiritually, the same energy dwells in all. The brick on which Lord Vitthal is standing is the basic chakra of Kundalini energy known as Muladhara Chakra.
Is Vitthal statue Buddha?
The participants of the march, which follows close on the heels of the palkhis of Sant Tukaram and Sant Dnyaneshwar, believe that Lord Vitthal was none other than ‘Bhagwan Buddha’ and the Vitthal temple in Pandharpur was a ‘Buddha Vihar’.
Who is Vishnu’s wife?
Vishnu has two wives, Sri-devi and Bhudevi. Sri-devi is the goddess of intangible wealth and Bhu-devi, the goddess of tangible wealth. Vishnu has two wives, Sri-devi and Bhudevi.