Sudevi

Twin sister of Rangadevi, whose seva is offering water to the divine couple.

Sudevi is the last of the eight prominent sakhis and the twin sister of Rangadevi, who is elder by half a day. Both are said to be seven days younger than Radha and to have been born in Rakholi to Karuna-devi and Rangasara.[1]

Her main seva is offering water to Radha and Krishna.[1] A temple dedicated to her, Sri Sudevi Sakhi Temple, stands in Sunhera village in Rajasthan.[1]

References

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