Celestial abode of Hindu deities Radha and Krishna
Radha Krishna, queen and king of Goloka
Goloka (Sanskrit: गोलोक) or Goloka Vrindavan (IAST: Goloka Vṛndāvana) is the celestial abode of the Hindu god Krishna and his chief consort goddess Radha.[1][2] In the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna is portrayed as the highest person who resides in Goloka.[3] Goloka is often represented as the celestial realm containing flowing streams and lovely gardens, and is inhabited by cows and enchanting maidens - Gopis.[4]
According to Gaudiya Vaishnava philosopher Jiva Goswami, Goloka, also called Vrindavan, is the highest spiritual planet and can be further manifested into three abodes, called Mathura, Dvārakā and Gokul, according to the difference in the pastimes and associates of Krishna.[5]
Goloka is revered in various Vaishnavism traditions including Gaudiya Vaishnavism, Swaminarayan Sampradaya, Pranami Sampraday, Pushtimarg and Nimbarka Sampradaya. Besides Bhagvata Purana, Goloka is also mentioned in Sanskrit scriptures such as the Pancharatra texts,[6]Garga Samhita,[7]Brahma Samhita, Brahma Vaivarta Purana and Devi-Bhagavata Purana.
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