Rukmini

Terms of address: Dewi

Type: Human

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: First wife of Kresna. Daughter of Bismaka (Aya Prabu Rukma) and Rumbini. She was two siblings: [Arya Rumkana] and [Dewi Rarasati] ([Larasati]). The other wives of Kresna are Jembawati (daughter of Jembawan and Trijata), Setyaboma (daughter of Ugrasena / Setyajit, king of Lesmanapura). She has three sons: [Saranadewa] (who has the face of giant), [Partadewa] and [Dewi Sitisari] / [Titisari].

Notes on the Indian retellings: Rukmini is the first wife of Lord Krishna. She is known as one of the principle wives of Lord Krishna. In the Indian version, their first-born, Pradyumna, becomes the Crown Prince of Dwaraka.

Found in the follwing stories (lakon)


  1. Narayana_Kridha_Brata
  2. Wisanggeni_Lahir
  3. Wahyu_Topeng_Waja

Family relationships


Mother: Rumbini

Father: Bismaka

Siblings: Rukmara, Larasati

Consorts: Kresna

Offspring: Partadewa, Titisari, Saranadewa

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More information


Sources


H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 299-302 (Vol. VII).
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 436-437.

Characters in the same scene (adegan) as Rukmini


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