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Appearance Day of Srimati RukminideviSri Rukmini DwadashiA sacred evening of devotion, arati, kirtan, and festival seva

Festival Date

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Begins

6:30 PM Onwards

"All are cordially invited to honor the divine appearance of Srimati Rukminidevi with offerings of devotion and service."

Festival Darshan

Sri Rukmini Dwadashi
Mahotsava

"Celebrate the queen of Dwaraka with offerings of seva, kirtan, and loving remembrance."

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Sri Rukmini Dwadashi

About The Festival

What Is Sri Rukmini Dwadashi?

Sri Rukmini Dwadashi marks the divine appearance of Srimati Rukminidevi, the eternal queen of Lord Krishna in Dwaraka and the embodiment of pure devotion, surrender, and grace.

In the Vaishnava tradition, Rukminidevi is worshiped as the ideal devotee who fixed her heart fully on Lord Krishna. Her life teaches humility, faith, and unwavering devotion to the Supreme Lord.

This auspicious festival is observed with abhishekam, arati, kirtan, discourse, and prasadam. By participating in the festival and supporting its seva, devotees receive an opportunity to serve Sri Sri Rukmini Dwarakadhish with love and gratitude.

Spiritual Significance

Honors the appearance of Srimati Rukminidevi, the divine consort of Lord Krishna.

Celebrates the mood of surrender, devotion, and loving service to the Lord.

Invites devotees into kirtan, worship, remembrance, and festival seva.

Supports Deity worship, decoration, and prasadam distribution on an auspicious day.

Festival Highlights

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Highlight 1

Maha Abhishekam

A devotional bathing ceremony of the Deities with auspicious ingredients offered in reverence and celebration.

Highlight 2

Sandhya Arati

Join the glowing evening worship with lamps, conch, kirtan, and heartfelt prayers to Their Lordships.

Highlight 3

Kirtan

Immerse yourself in the joyous chanting of the holy names in a festival atmosphere of devotion and grace.

Highlight 4

Festival Discourse

Hear about the glories of Srimati Rukminidevi and the significance of this sacred appearance day.

Cordial Invitation

"Offer your prayers, presence, and seva on Sri Rukmini Dwadashi. Let this sacred festival become an occasion of devotion for your whole family."

Venue

Dakshina Dwaraka Dham

#63, 1st Seaward Road, Valmiki Nagar,
Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai-600041

Starts

6:30 PM

Address

Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai

"By contributing to Sri Rukmini Dwadashi Mahotsava, you help support the festival offerings, decorations, worship, and prasadam seva performed in honor of Srimati Rukminidevi."

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Divine Blessings

Participate in a sacred festival dedicated to Srimati Rukminidevi and receive the mercy of devotional service.

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