Rukmini (Sanskrit: रुक्मिणी, IAST: Rukmini, lit. 'radiant') is a Hindu goddess and the first queen and chief wife of Krishna. In Vaishnava tradition, she is described as Krishna's principal queen in Dvaraka, as well as the chief of his wives. She is an incarnation of the goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi. The goddess is regarded to be the chief or principal consort of Krishna in various pieces of literature and is venerated primarily in Warkari and Haridasa tradition, and additionally in Sri Vaishnavism where Lakshmi-Narayana are revered and worshipped.

Rukmini
Mother Goddess Goddess of Fortune
Member of Ashtabharya
Rukmini as Rakhumai in Pandharpur
Other names	Vaidharbi, Bhaishmi, Rakhumai
Devanagari	रूक्मिणी
Venerated in	Warkari and Haridasa traditions
Affiliation	Ashtabharya, Devi, Avatar of Lakshmi, Vaishnavism
Abode	Dvārakā, Pandharpur
Texts	Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata Purana, Mahabharata, Harivamsa, Rukminisha Vijaya, Skanda Purana
Festivals	Rukmini Ashtami, Rukmini Dwadashi
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Born	Vidarbha Kingdom
Died	Dvārakā
Parents	Bhishmaka (father)
Siblings	Rukmi
Consort	Krishna
Children	Pradyumna and Charumati (daughter)
Dynasty	Vrishni (by marriage)

Asikni (goddess)

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In Hindu mythology, Asikni (Sanskrit: असिक्नी, romanized: Asiknī, lit. 'the dark one' or 'night'), also known as Panchajani and Virani, is a consort of Daksha in the Puranic pantheon. Most scriptures mention her as the mother of 6000 sons and 60 daughters.

Asikni
The wife of Daksha
Other names	Panchajani, Virani, Virini
Devanagari	असिक्नी
Gender	Female
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Parents	Virana or Panchajana (father)
Consort	Daksha
Children	5000 sons called Haryasvas 1000 sons called Sabalasvas 60 daughters including Aditi, Diti, Kadru, Vinata, Rohini and Revati