Kunjas of the Eight Sakhas

Syama Kunda is surrounded by the kunjas of the eight main sakhas (cowherd boyfriends), called priya-narma sakhas. These boys are Krishna’s most intimate cowherd boy friends and they understand and are submissive to Krishna’s dealings with the gopis. The cowherd boys gave their kunjas to different sakhis to manage.

1. Subala Kunja (northwest) is on the side of Syama Kunda where Manasa-pavana Ghata is located. It is managed by Radharani. Radharani and the rest of the sakhis bathe daily at 12 noon at Manasa-pavana Ghata.

2. Madhumangala’s Kunja (north) is managed by Lalita Devi.

3. Ujjvala’s Kunja (northwest) is managed by Visakha Devi.

4. Arjuna’s Kunja (east) is managed by Citra Devi.

5. Gandharva’s Kunja (southeast) is managed by Indulekha.

6. Vidagdha’s Kunja (south) is managed by Campakalata.

7. Kokeela’s Kunja (southwest) is managed by Ranga Devi.

8. Sanandananda’s Kunja (west) is managed by Tungavidya Devi