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Gopinath

गोपीनाथ
Also known as: Gopīnātha, Lord of the Gopis, Vrindavan Deity

About

The presiding deity of the Gopinath Temple in Vrindavan, associated with Madhavendra Puri and the Gaudiya tradition. Represents Krishna as the lord of the gopis (cowherd maidens) and the supreme object of their love.

Attributes

Lord of GopisVrindavanGaudiya VaishnavismKrishna form

Symbols

FlutePeacock featherLotus
Consort
Radha

Associated Mantras

Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
Gopinath Stotram

Festivals

JanmashtamiRadhashtamiHoli

Scriptures

Bhagavata Purana

Regions Worshipped

VrindavanNorth India

Iconography

Black stone deity. Crowned, holding flute. Charming, enchanting expression.