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2. Yadav dynasty

As late as 12th and 13Ih century, Yadav (Lord Krishna's dynasty) ruled most

of present Maharashtra. Their capital was Devgad Fort near Aurangabad

mentioned in the Dhyaneshwari.

Rukmini, the wife of Lord Krishna, was born at Kundipur, Amravati district,

near Nagpur. Her father ohishmak, was a king and his capital was Devgad near

Fort Aurangabad.

3. Pandharpur

The southern most tip of Dwaraka is situated in Sholapur district (450 kms

from Shirdi). The story of Pundalik is as follows:

Once Rukmini left Lord Krishna in a huff. Krishna went after her to pacify

her. He roamed the Dhandrivan forest, found and pacified her. On His way He

saw Pundalik doing ardent seva to his parents. On seeing the Lord, Pundalik

threw a brick and asked Krishna to sit a while, till he had finished. The

Lord stood on the brick and waited with astonishment arms akimbo. The Lord

was pleased at the selfless seva and said to Pundalik 'ask for a boon'.

Pundalik unhesitantly asked the Lord to come and stay at Dhandrivan as

Vittal. This He did, and the place is called Pandharpur, southern most tip

of Dwaraka.

 

(Adopted from Ambrosia In Shirdi by Dr.Vinny Chitluri, this book can be read

at http://saileelas.org/books/ambrosiainshirdi1.htm and this book is a

virtual guide on Shirdi with

lots of rare photos on Baba. This book can be purchased from Dr.Vinny

Chitluri 304, Bhagchand Apartments Pimpalwadi Road Shird, District

Ahmednagar, Maharastra India Pin-423 109 Phone : 91-02423 - 255835, cost

INR.70)