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RUKMINI
DWARAKA
It is situated at a distance of 3 kms. from Dwaraka and lies on the
way to Beti Dwaraka. It is a pretty shrine built in red stone. It
casts an irresistible charm both by its size and sculpture adorning
the outer side. The images of Rukmini with Her Lord Sri Krishna are
captivating by their ethereal beauty and decoration. Pilgrims
unfailingly visit, this and worship with great fervour.
PINDATARA
This is, another place of immense spiritual importance. It is the
place for pindapradhana, by the theists in particular. The
peculiarity of this place is that the pindas when thrown into the
lake after due rituals float and swim than sinking as found- in
other places. Hence it goes. by the name Pindataraka. This place is
associated with another event that brought havoc to the Yadava
community. It is said that Sambha, the son of Sri Krishna born
through Jambavati was playing practical jokes on each and everyone,
regardless of persons status, age, mood, sex, place etc. Once when
Durvasa visited Dwaraka, Sambha visited him with his like minds
dressed as, pregnant woman and asked him to name the sex of the baby
to be born in a mocking manner. Unable to stomach the indecent joke
Durvasa cursed him anon saying that the would-be child would become
responsible for the annihilation of the entire community. Certainly
the curse ran its course. This disastrous event took place here.
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