Radha & Krishna
Divine love made devotion
The love between the god Krishna and Radha, the milkmaid: an earthly romance that Hindu tradition reads as the supreme metaphor of the soul's longing for the divine.
01Why it matters
Radha and Krishna are the ideal of devotional (bhakti) love for hundreds of millions, and an inexhaustible theme of Indian poetry, dance and painting.
02The conflict
A love that transcends earthly marriage and physical separation.
03The iconic moment
Krishna playing the flute that calls Radha beneath the moon.
04What survived
Jayadeva's "Gita Govinda"; centuries of miniature painting and classical dance.
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Radha & Krishna famous?
Radha and Krishna are the ideal of devotional (bhakti) love for hundreds of millions, and an inexhaustible theme of Indian poetry, dance and painting.
How does the story of Radha & Krishna end?
Krishna playing the flute that calls Radha beneath the moon. Jayadeva's "Gita Govinda"; centuries of miniature painting and classical dance.
Where can you visit the story of Radha & Krishna?
You can visit Vrindavan, in Uttar Pradesh. The holy city of Radha and Krishna's love.
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