What is special about Rukmini?
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What is special about Rukmini?
She is considered as the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. 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….
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What is the contribution of Rukmini Devi?
CONTRIBUTION OF RUKMINI DEVI IN BHARATNATYAM. Rukmini Devi Arundale (1904-1986), the renowned Bharatnatyam dancer is the person who is credited for the renaissance of Bharatnatyam dance form and more significantly making the dance which was primarily a forte of Devdasis, main stream and respectable in the society.
Is Sita and Rukmini same?
Sita is a mixed incarnation of Shridevi (Rukmini), Bhudevi (Satyabhama) and Niladevi (Radha). In Vishnu Puran, “When Vishnu is Ram, Sri is Sita. When Vishnu is Krishna, Sri is Rukmini”.
Who is queen of Bharatanatyam?
Bala Saraswati
Bala Saraswati is regarded, as the queen of Bharatnatyam and is appreciated for her work and efforts in popularizing Bharatnatyam. At present, Bharatnatyam is a vastly common classical dance sort of India.
Who is Rukmini Devi Arundale?
Rukmini Devi Arundale (née Neelakanta Shastri; 29 February 1904 – 24 February 1986) was an Indian theosophist, dancer and choreographer of the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam, and an activist for animal welfare. She was the first woman in Indian history to be nominated a member of the Rajya Sabha.
How did Rukmini Devi contribute to the revival of Indian dance?
Rukmini Devi’s contribution to the art form’s revival can be summarised in three points: “Her sense of aesthetics to enhance the beauty of dance presentation; replacing tawdry dance-wear with exquisitely designed costumes and jewellery and presenting the dance in beautiful settings.”
What is the story of Rukmini?
Princess Rukmini was born on the 11th of Vaishakha (Vaishakh Ekadashi). As one of the avatars, Goddess Lakshmi took birth on the Earth as Rukmini in the family of Bhismaka. As Lakshmi is Vishnu’s Shakti so is Rukmini Krishna’s Shakti.
Why did Rukmini ask Krishna to come to Vidarbha?
She also mentioned that if Krishna refused to marry her, then she would commit suicide. She requested Krishna to come to Vidarbha so that she could run off with him. Rukmini also pleaded with Krishna not to fight with anyone because many of her family would die in the battle.