Rukmara

Terms of address: Raden

Type: Human

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: Son of Bismaka and [Rumbini]. He is better known as the brother of Rukmini, who marries Kresna.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Known as Rukmi, the elder brother of Rukmini. He wanted Shishupala, one of the nephews of Lord Krishna, to marry Rukmini even though he did not like Krishna. He strongly opposed to the wedding between Krishna and Rukmini. In his battle with Krishna, he was defeated and had half of his hair and mustache shaved as a form of punishment and public shaming.

Found in the follwing stories (lakon)


  1. Narayana_Kridha_Brata

Family relationships


Mother: Rumbini

Father: Bismaka

Siblings: Rukmini, Larasati

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More information


Sources


H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, p. 298 (Vol. VII).
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, p. 435.

Characters in the same scene (adegan) as Rukmara


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