Rahi is the regional form of Hindu goddess

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. This form is associated with the

Vithoba Vithoba, also known as Vi(t)thal(a) and Panduranga, is a Hindu deity predominantly worshipped in the Indian state of Maharashtra and Karnataka. He is generally considered as a manifestation of the god Vishnu, or his avatar Krishna. Vithoba is ...

(Vitthal) form of Hindu deity

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in the region of Maharashtra,

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. According to the local legends, Rahi or Radhika is the wife of Vitthal. Indian sociologist G.S. Ghurye states that the regional form Rahi is derived from Radhika, another name of goddess Radha.

Worship

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region. Inside the temple, there are two separate temples close to the south of goddess Rakhumai's temple. One temple has idol of goddess Satyabhama and the other temple has idol of goddess Rahi or Radhika.

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{{Reflist Regional Hindu goddesses Consorts of Krishna Hindu given names

Worship

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