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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
‘Gita Govinda’ as written in the 12th century by
A
Bana
B
Bhartruhari
C
Jayadeva
D
Ramanuja
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Gita Govinda (Sanskrit: ; transl. (work) in which the cowherd (Govinda) is sung) is a work composed by the 12th-century Hindu poet, Jayadeva. It describes the relationship between Krishna, Radha and gopis (female cow herders) of Vrindavan. The Gita Govinda is organized into twelve chapters.

Detailed explanation-2: -The theme of it is the love of Radha and Krishna, symbolizing the longing and striving of the individual, for communion with God, culminating in their blissful union. Love naturally takes expression in song, so Sri Gita-govinda has naturally assumed the format of a musical. It should be sung in a melodious voice.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Songs from the Gita Govinda were made into songs to be sung in temples, during festivals, and at kirtans (communal worship through song). Jayadeva was a poet from Odisha and was involved with the temple of puri. Regular recitations of his poem were conducted by the temple dancers in Puri.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Gita Govinda was written by the Indian poet Jayadeva in the 12th century. It describes the touching love story of Krishna (incarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu) and the shepherd girl Radha. Among the most famous and precious series of Indian painting are illustrations from around 1775.

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