Tungavidya

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Tungavidya is one of the eight principal sakhis (intimate companions) of Radha and Krishna in Vaishnava tradition, revered for her wisdom and expertise in devotional arts.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf gopi
mythological figure
sakhi
affiliation Gaudiya Vaishnavism
appearsIn Gaudiya Vaishnava devotional literature
Radha-Krishna lila narratives
linked to: Krishna leela
associatedWith Krishna
Radha
Vraja-lila
linked to: VrajaLila

Vrindavan
cosmicRole eternal associate of Radha and Krishna
domain devotional arts
function arranges meetings of Radha and Krishna
assists in Radha-Krishna pastimes
gender female
knownFor expertise in devotional arts
skill in dance
skill in music
skill in singing
wisdom
languageOfName Sanskrit
meaningOfName she who possesses exalted knowledge
memberOf ashta-sakhis
positionInGroup one of the eight principal sakhis
religion Vaishnavism
role intimate companion of Krishna
intimate companion of Radha
principal sakhi of Radha and Krishna
sphereOfActivity spiritual realm of Goloka Vrindavan
linked to: Goloka
spiritualQuality devotional intelligence
loyalty to Krishna
loyalty to Radha
tradition Bhakti tradition
typeOfDeity associate-deity of Radha-Krishna
veneratedAs embodiment of devotional wisdom
worshippedBy Gaudiya Vaishnavas
linked to: Gaudiya Vaishnavism

Vaishnavas
linked to: Vaishnavism

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Ashta Sakhi member Tungavidya