Shivpuri's Kundalpur Dham: 5000-Year-Old Temple Linked to Krishna-Rukmini Abduction

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News18•20-01-2026, 21:10
Shivpuri's Kundalpur Dham: 5000-Year-Old Temple Linked to Krishna-Rukmini Abduction
- •Kundalpur Dham in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, is believed to be over 5000 years old and directly connected to Lord Shri Krishna.
- •Local beliefs suggest Lord Shri Krishna visited this area, located about 50 kilometers from the district headquarters.
- •Mahant Shri Narayandas Ji Maharaj states that Shri Krishna abducted Rukmini Ji from this temple after she came for mother worship.
- •The region is also associated with King Shishupal of Chanderi, to whom Rukmini's marriage was initially fixed.
- •Near Veera village, a fort believed to be Rukmini Ji's father Bheeshma's, still holds ancient chariot wheels and idols, signifying its historical importance.
Why It Matters: Kundalpur Dham in Shivpuri is an ancient temple with a 5000-year history, central to the legend of Shri Krishna and Rukmini's abduction.
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