Rukmini Swayamvar › [ INSTANT ]

However, her brother, Shishupala, had other plans. He wanted to marry Rukmini himself and had invited all the eligible princes to a grand swayamvar (a ceremony where a princess chooses her husband from among a gathering of suitors) to win her hand. Unbeknownst to Shishupala, Rukmini had already made up her mind to choose Krishna as her life partner.

Rukmini, the beautiful and intelligent princess of Vidarbha, was the daughter of King Viduratha and Queen Asandhata. Her life took a dramatic turn when she heard about the grandeur and bravery of Lord Krishna, the divine prince of Dwaraka. Enchanted by his virtues and heroism, Rukmini became resolute in her decision to marry him. rukmini swayamvar

"O lotus-eyed Lord, I have given my heart to you. My brother is forcing me to marry Shishupala. If you do not come and take me away, I will end my life, for I cannot bear to belong to another." However, her brother, Shishupala, had other plans

Rukmini was the daughter of of Vidarbha and is traditionally considered an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi , the goddess of prosperity. Growing up, she was fascinated by the heroic stories of Krishna’s bravery and wisdom, eventually falling deeply in love with him. Rukmini, the beautiful and intelligent princess of Vidarbha,

However, her brother Rukmi, a proud and powerful prince, despised Krishna. Against Rukmini’s wishes, Rukmi arranged her marriage to Shishupala, the evil king of Chedi (and Krishna’s cousin, though they were enemies). Shishupala was an ally of Rukmi and the Kauravas.

As planned, Rukmini went to the temple with her friends and guards. Inside, she prayed fervently to the Goddess: “Make Lord Krishna my husband.” Just then, she saw Krishna standing before her, smiling.