Gopinath

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Deity of Gopinath (centre) at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Gadhada along with his consort Radha on his left

Gopinath (Devnagari: गोपीनाथ) is a form of the Hindu god Krishna.[1] He is also known as Gopinathji or Gopinathji Maharaj. Gopinath is associated with gopis (cow-herding girls) who Krishna grew up with.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Gopinathji temple". http://www.india9.com/i9show/Gopinathji-Temple-44911.htm. 
  2. ^ "Behind the name: Meaning, Origin and History of Gopinatha". http://www.behindthename.com/name/gopinatha. 


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