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Radha

राधा
Also known as: Rādhā, Rādhikā, Priyājī, Vṛndāvaneśvarī

About

The supreme beloved of Krishna and an avatar of Lakshmi in Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Represents the highest form of devotion (prema bhakti). Worshipped as the supreme goddess in the Radha-Krishna tradition.

Attributes

Divine loveSupreme devotionCompassionBliss

Symbols

LotusFluteVrindavanPeacock feather
Consort
Krishna

Associated Mantras

Om Rādhāyai Namaḥ
Rādhā Gayatri
Rādhā Sahasranāma
Hare Krishna Maha Mantra

Festivals

RadhashtamiJanmashtamiHoliSharad Purnima

Scriptures

Bhagavata PuranaBrahma Vaivarta PuranaGita GovindaRādhā Tantra

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaWorldwide (ISKCON)VrindavanBarsana

Iconography

Golden complexion. Seated or standing with Krishna. Often depicted with lotus. Radiant, loving expression. In Vrindavan, worshipped as the supreme goddess.