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Radha-Krishna

राधाकृष्ण
Also known as: Rādhā Kṛṣṇa, Radha-Krishna, Divine Couple of Vrindavan

About

The combined form of Krishna and his beloved Radha. Represents the highest form of divine love (prema bhakti) and the union of the individual soul (Radha) with the supreme being (Krishna). Central to Gaudiya Vaishnavism and the Bhakti movement.

Attributes

Divine loveBhaktiUnion of soul with supremePlayfulness

Symbols

FluteLotusPeacock featherVrindavan
Consort
Radha

Associated Mantras

Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
Rādhā Kṛṣṇa Mantra

Festivals

JanmashtamiRadhashtamiHoliSharad Purnima

Scriptures

Bhagavata PuranaGita GovindaBrahma Vaivarta Purana

Regions Worshipped

VrindavanPan-IndiaWorldwide

Iconography

Krishna standing or seated with Radha. Krishna is dark or blue, Radha is golden. Often depicted with Krishna playing the flute, Radha beside him.