1. Ah.. Radha. My Ishtadevi.
It will take a long post to talk about her. So let me just keep that aside for a while. Meanwhile, you can ask Varaali since She is her Ishtadevi too.
2. Krishna.. hm.. if you don't count Radhakrishna's marriage, and somehow it is never counted (more on that in the Radha post), 16108 times. In some ways, yes all of them have an amsa of Lakshmi Devi in them, but to list them out:
Rukmini - Full avatara of Lakshmi Devi
Satyabhama - Bhudevi
Jambavati - Maya/Parvati (yes, I said Parvati๐)
Kalindi - Yamuna
Satya - Hreedevi
Mitravinda - Dakshina Devi
Lakshmana - I think Goddess Ganga
Bhadra - Tulasi Devi
Rohini and the others - women from the previous avataras of Narayana who wished to be his wife
Now your doubt on Parvati being Krishna's wife. You must be thinking I am crazy.
But Lord Shiva himself stated this, as follows:
[quote]"I, will take birth as the son of
Devaki and Vasudeva who will be the incarnations of Kashyapa Maharshi and
Aditi. My wife Lakshmi, the River Yamuna, the River Ganga, Goddess Tulasi,
Hree, Dakshina, Bhudevi, Maya, Parvati and other Devis who are dear to me shall
take birth as my wives. Aadi Shesha-"
"Just a minute, Lord." Parvati interjected. "How can I be your wife? I am Lord Shiva's wife; I am also
your sister!"
Lord Shiva looked at Parvati. "Parvati, don't you remember, once in
Kailasa, when Lord Krishna appeared to us, you stared at him with an intent of
marrying him? At that time, Lord Krishna had already fulfilled your wish. This
is the result of your wish. In this birth, you shall incarnate as his wife."
"But Mahadeva, how-"
"Do not worry. I shall not mind. And a part of you shall remain in
Kailasa. Your Shakti shall incarnate as... well, your name shall be decided in
the future."
Parvati was surprised and remembered her boon. She smiled to herself. The
Lord's leela was truly unexpected![/quote]
Note: This was written by me based on what is given in Garga Samhita. So just take in the context. Not the mannerisms.๐
Next answer in the next post.