Sri Rukmini Madhavaryaji , Madhavapur Ghed , Gujarat
(Place Lord Krishna married Mother Rukmini devi )
The divine wedding ceremony of the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna with His consort Rukmini happened at this place in Madhavapur ghed. Madhavpur Ghed is a small village where Lord Krishna married Sri Rukmini Ji after kidnapping her from Amravati in Vidarbha. This is a very beautiful village close to Porbandar (60 km) and lies on the seashore. There is an exact spot where Lord Krishna married Rukmini Ji. When Lord Krishna was bringing Rukmini Ji to Dwarka after kidnapping, Rukmini Ji requested Krishna that she would like to have her marriage ceremony where no marriage ever had taken place previously. Upon the request of Rukmini Ji, Supreme Personality of Godhead Lord Sri Krishna withdrew the sea by 7 km on each side and the land manifested with the sea been withdrawn. This pastime took place at Madhavpur Ghed and Lord Sri Krishna married Rukmini Ji here. Close by the temple where marriage ceremony took place, there is another temple where Lord Krishna and Rukmini Ji spent some time together before marrying.
Madhavpur Ghed is also the place where Lord Krishna killed Madhu demon and thus got the name Madhusudana. The spot where this demon was killed is just next to the temple where marriage ceremony took place. This spot is marked by a pond.
There is another famous ancient temple of Sri Sri Madhav Rai Ji built in memory of Lord Krishna’s pastime of marriage to Rukmini Ji. Temple has most exquisite Deities of Lord Madhav Rai and His brother Lord Trikam Rai (Balarama) and is situated in the middle of this village. Every year starting from Rama Navami day a celebration of this pastime is held for five days at Madhavpur Ghed in a cultural fair - Sri Thakorji’s Vivaha Utsav with performance of Vivah Viddhi and Rathayatra.
Madhavpur Ghed is 3 hours from Dwarka Dhama on the way to Porbandar and Somnath. It is easily accessible by transport.
