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Devaki (देवकी) is a character in Hindu tradition, most noted for being the mother of the god Krishna. She is one of the seven daughters of Devapa or Devaka, a king of the Yadu dynasty, and had four brothers. She is one of the wives of Vasudeva. Her cousin was Kamsa, the king of Mathura, a cruel tyrant who had been told by Narada that he had been a demon killed by Vishnu in his previous life, exacerbating his wickedness. According to popular tradition, Devaki is considered to be an incarnation of Aditi, a mother goddess who was the daughter of Daksha and the wife of Kashyapa.
In the state of Goa, Devaki Krishna Sansthan temple is a unique temple, perhaps is the only temple in India where Lord Krishna is worshiped alongside mother Devaki. The main Deity Devakikrishna and affiliate deities of Bhumika Devi, Laxmi Ravalnath, Mallinath, Katyayani, Chodaneshwar and Dhada Shankar were originally located at Choodamani island (Chorão island of today). To avoid persecution during the Goa Inquisition they were taken to Mayem in Bicholim and from there shifted to the present location at Mashel. The Garbha Griha (inner sanctum) of the temple has the beautiful idol of Devaki and Lord Krishna. The idol of Devaki is in standing posture holding baby Krishna with her left hand.
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