Rukmini

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Rukmini (, ) is a Hindu goddess and the first queen of Krishna. In Vaishnavism, she is described as Krishna's principal queen as well as the chief of his wives in Dvaraka. In scriptures, Rukmini is regarded as an avatar of Lakshmi and is the goddess of fortune. Rukmini is venerated primarily in Warkari, and Haridasa tradition, and additionally in Sri Vaishnavism.

Rukmini is mainly worshipped in Maharashtra and South India. The people of Maharashtra venerate her with Vithoba (a regional form of Krishna) and call her Rakhumai. In South India, she is worshipped along with Krishna and his other primary consort Satyabhama. Her birthday is celebrated every year on the occasion of Rukmini Ashtami. Provided by Wikipedia