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Radha / राधा
Lord Krishna’s famous friend and devotee, Radha, was herdsman Vrashbhanu’s daughter. Radha and Lord Krishna are symbol of eternal love. Radha is known as Lord Krishna’s lover and at some places as his wife. Radha was Vrashbhan’s daughter. Padma Purana mentions her to be the daughter of King Vrashbhanu. He found her while cleaning the “Yagya Bhoomi” (place of worship) and he raised her as his daughter. Another tale is that when Lord Vishnu incarnated as Lord Krishna, he asked his family of deities to descent on Earth with him. So Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu’s wife, came to Earth as Radha. According to Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Radha was a friend of Lord Krishna and was married to a man named Raapaan or Raayaan. Other references are of the opinion that Radha and Lord Krishna were married. It is also said that Radha became an adult at the time of her birth itself.
Radha has always been important in Braj. There are many references found about Radha. Raapaan (Raayaan or Ayanghsh) was Radha’s husband. According to some, Radha is the worshipper of Lord Krishna. She was born in the village Raawal near Yamuna. It even has a temple of her. Radha Rani’s world famous temple is situated on the hill of village Barsana. And, its “Lathmaar Holi” is world famous as well.
It is strange to know that irrespective of Lord Krishna and Radha’s similarities, she is neither mentioned in Mahabharata nor in Bhaagwata Purana; though a hint of a dear female friend of Lord Krishna is known. Radha violated the social barriers for the love of Lord Krishna. Her love for him increased in his absence. It is said that they met again in Kurukshetra when Lord Krishna came from Dwarika and Nand with Radha from Vrindavana.
Faith in Radha and Lord Krishna has increased during the time. Nimbaark Sampradaya, Vallabha Sampradaya, Radhavallabha Sampradaya, Sakhibhaav Sampradaya etc have further confirmed it.