Radhashtami- The Birth Story of Radha rani
The birth of Radha, also known as Radhastami . the supreme goddess of Gokula Dham, is a significant event in Hindu mythology. According to the Puranas, after the incarnation of Krishna on Earth, Vasudev, fearing the wrath of Kamsa, transferred baby Krishna to the home of Nanda Maharaja in Gokul. After a year, it was time for Radha's birth, who is considered the divine counterpart of Krishna. Vrishabhanu Maharaja, the chief of Barsana and a descendant of the Yaduvamsha-Chandravamsha Dynasty, and his wife Kirtida had longed for a child, particularly a baby girl. One day, while Vrishabhanu Maharaja was bathing in the Yamuna River, he saw a dazzling golden lotus floating towards him. Inside the lotus petals was the beautiful baby Radha. Lord Brahma appeared and revealed the previous birth story of Vrishabhanu and Kirtida, assuring them that Radha was the incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi and should be taken care of. When Vrishabhanu returned home and introduced Radha to Kirtida, the