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Radhashtami- The Birth Story of Radha rani

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  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

Legends of River Yamuna: Tale of Birth and Marriage

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The legends surrounding the River Yamuna are deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and have captivated the hearts of devotees for centuries. Yamuna, also known as Yami, Jamuna, or Jamna, is considered a sacred water stream in Hinduism and is the most important tributary of the Ganges River. With a total length of approximately 1,370 kilometers, the Yamuna flows through the states of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh before merging with the Ganges at Allahabad. In Hindu Religion , Yamuna is believed to be the daughter of Surya, the Sun God, and Saranyu or Sanjana, the Cloud Goddess. She is Yama's sister, the God of Death. Yamuna holds a significant place in the life of Lord Krishna , as she is one of his wives or Ashtabharya. During the Dwapar Yuga, when Lord Vishnu incarnated as Krishna in Mathura, Yamuna played a crucial role. Yamuna is described as the favorite child of Surya and is often referred to as Suryatanaya, Ravinandini, and Suryaja. She has several notable siblings, includi