Nanda, Brother of Radha

Nanda was the leader of the cowherds and brother of Radha.

As per Hindu legends Nanda was the leader of the cowherds and brother of Radha. Nanda was the foster father of Lord Krishna. It was Nanda`s care to the baby Krishna when Kansa sought to destroy the child.

Nanda is also the name of one of the sons of Vasudeva.

Again Nanda is a son of Mahananda. Nanda is often called Mahapadma, because he was greedy. Nanda brought the whole earth under one umbrella. He had eight sons, or descendants who governed for a hundred years. Later the Brahman Kautilya causes the downfall of the dynasty and placed Chandragupta on the throne.

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