Myths featuring Daruka

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Krishna and Rukmini's Elopement from Her Wedding

🕉️ Hindu MythologyRukmini Devi Temple, Dwarka, IndiaKrishna • Rukmini • Rukmi

Rukmini, the princess of Vidarbha, was deeply in love with Krishna and sent him a secret message pleading for him to rescue her from an unwanted marriage to Shishupala. On her wedding day, Krishna arrived at the temple of the goddess Ambika and daringly carried her away on his chariot. Despite being pursued by her brother Rukmi and a host of rival kings, Krishna successfully brought Rukmini...

The Final Ascent of Krishna at Bhalka Tirtha

🕉️ Hindu MythologyBhalka Tirtha, Somnath, Gujarat, IndiaKrishna • Jara • Balarama

After the destruction of the Yadava dynasty at Prabhas Patan, Lord Krishna retired to the forest to meditate under a pipal tree. A hunter named Jara mistook Krishna's left foot for the face of a deer and shot a fatal arrow, fulfilling several ancient curses and marking the end of the Dwapara Yuga. Krishna forgave the hunter and ascended to Vaikuntha, leaving the mortal world to enter the age...