Nappinnai
deity Hindu single tradition · 1
Nappinnai is the daughter-in-law of Nandagopa and wife of Krishna in Tamil devotional literature. She appears in Godha's Thiruppavai and in Nammalwar's references, and is believed to be the source of Radha's conception in Prakrit and Sanskrit literature. In the ritual dance called Kuravai, Krishna dances with his wife Nappinnai.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Appears in Tamil devotional literature including Godha's Thiruppavai and Nammalwar's works; believed to be source of Radha's conception in later literature.
Relationships
- consort of
- Krishna
- co occurs with
- Indra, Radha, Mahavishnu
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Nappinnai is believed to be the source of Radha's conception in Prakrit and Sanskrit literature although their characteristic relations with Krishna are different. In the ritual dance called Kuravai, Krishna dances with his wife Nappinnai.”
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