"In order to break the pious practice of Ekadashi, Brahma sent an enchantress Mohini, who won Rukmangada's affection. The king forgot his responsibilities as a ruler and spent his time with Mohini. He obeyed her wishes in all respects except one, and that was in breaking the Ekadashi fast. Mohini forced him repeatedly, in desperation the king agreed to grant any wish of hers except the breaking of his fast. Mohini angrily demanded the head of his son. Rukmangada's son readily agreed to keep the word of his father and put his head on the block. In the nick of time Vishnu appeared and saved Rukmangada's son. He blessed the king and all the inhabitants of his kingdom."
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Maithily Jagannathan in: "South Indian Hindu Festivals and Traditions".
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Rukmangada
Rukmangada or Rukmangad is the name of a king in the Hindu sacred books. He was a great devotee of Vishnu. Rukmangudu was looked upon as a good and pious king. Vishnu takes Rukmangudu and his pious wife Sandhyavali away to his heavenly abode, Vaikuntha.
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