Gita Govinda
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Jayadeva's 12th-century Sanskrit song-poem of the love of Radha and Krishna, sung daily in the Jagannath temple at Puri.
| Tradition | Hindu (Vaishnava) |
|---|---|
| Type | Devotional poem |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Period | 12th century CE |
| Composed or compiled by | Jayadeva, associated by tradition with Odisha and Bengal |
What it contains
- 12 cantos (sargas) with 24 songs called ashtapadis (eight-verse songs).
- The love, separation and reunion of Radha and Krishna.
- Each song set to a raga and tala.
Significance
Its ashtapadis are central to Odissi dance and music, are sung in Kerala temples as sopana sangeetam, and inspired miniature paintings in Rajasthan and the Pahari hills.