Radha's love
Radha’s heart,
Paths to Kṛṣṇa,
Love’s journey unfolds.
In the Hindu tradition, Lord Kṛṣṇa is often depicted as having both male and female qualities, which is known as Ardhanarishvara. Therefore, some male devotees of Lord Krishna choose to dress as women to express their devotion and to emulate the gender fluidity of the deity.
This practice is known as "Radha Bhava" or "Radha Bhakti" and is particularly popular among the followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism sect of Hinduism. Radha, who is believed to be a female companion and lover of Lord Krishna, is considered the embodiment of devotion and love for the deity. By dressing as Radha, male devotees hope to experience the same love and devotion that she had for Lord Krishna. The practice is also seen as a way to overcome gender and social barriers in expressing devotion to the deity.
Radha's love
Radha’s heart,
Paths to Kṛṣṇa,
Love’s journey unfolds.
In the Hindu tradition, Lord Kṛṣṇa is often depicted as having both male and female qualities, which is known as Ardhanarishvara. Therefore, some male devotees of Lord Krishna choose to dress as women to express their devotion and to emulate the gender fluidity of the deity.
This practice is known as "Radha Bhava" or "Radha Bhakti" and is particularly popular among the followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism sect of Hinduism. Radha, who is believed to be a female companion and lover of Lord Krishna, is considered the embodiment of devotion and love for the deity. By dressing as Radha, male devotees hope to experience the same love and devotion that she had for Lord Krishna. The practice is also seen as a way to overcome gender and social barriers in expressing devotion to the deity.