Radha

Radha is the goddess of Love and Compassion. She is the lover of Krishna. She is the daughter of Vrishabhanu and Kirti.

History
Radha was born in Barsana to King Vrishabhanu and Queen Kirti. Radha was a playful girl at the same time she also was kind and mature. She helped the Gopikas. She was one of the most favourite among the Gopikas. Charmed by her behaviour and beauty, Krishna, the son of Nanda and Yashoda falls in love with Radha. At the same time, Radha too is charmed by Krishna's bravery, valour and beauty and falls in love with him. It is said that Krishna and Radha were best friends since they were 8 years old.

Krishna and Radha were considered as the most lovable couples in India. Though, they never had a luck to marry.In some stories Radha was already married to Ayan who was jealous of Krishna. Radha is already said to be an incarnation of Lakshmi.

Death
It is said that Radha died at the grief of separation from Krishna. Distraught about Radha's death, Krishna breaks his flute.

Names and Epithets
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