Champakalata

The third most senior sakhi, who gathers fruit and vegetables from the forest and cooks for the divine couple.

Champakalata is counted third in the group and is said to be one day younger than Radha. She was born to Vatika Devi and Arama in Karahla village.[1]

Her primary seva is collecting fruits and vegetables from the forest and cooking meals for Radha and Krishna.[1] In the Pushtimarg tradition, Padmanabhdas, a disciple of Vallabhacharya, is believed to be her incarnation.[1]

References

  1. Article: Ashtasakhi (Wikipedia), Wikipedia contributors
  2. Scripture: Padma Purana (Gita Press edition), pp. 570-572, Gita Press, Gorakhpur