Devaki and Vasudev Marriage

One day, Sage Garg, the chief priest of the Yadu dynasty, went to the court of King Ugrasena and suggested the hand of Devaki in marriage to King Vasudeva, to be sought from her father, King Devaka, in the presence of Kamsa. (King Devaka was the younger brother of Ugrasena, and thus Devaki was Kamsa's cousin.) King Devaka agreed and gave Devaki in marriage to King Vasudeva on an auspicious day.

As a gesture of affection and great love toward his sister, Kamsa took the reins of the chariot on which King Vasudeva and Devaki were seated and began to drive it. Suddenly, a voice from the sky proclaimed that Kamsa would be killed by the eighth son of Devaki.

Upon hearing this prophecy, Kamsa’s affection turned into rage. He grabbed Devaki by her hair and was about to kill her with his sword. All were stunned with horror. Then, King Vasudeva intervened and implored Kamsa not to kill her, reminding him of the code of chivalry—that she was both a woman and his sister. However, these kind words had no effect on Kamsa.

At last, King Vasudeva promised Kamsa that he would hand over to him every child born from Devaki's womb. Satisfied with this promise, Kamsa spared Devaki and returned to Mathura. Though frightened, King Vasudeva also took Devaki home.

Radha rani descends on earth

On the auspicious eighth day of the bright fortnight of Bhadra month (August–September), at midday, under a cloudy sky, Sri Radha descended into the world in a palace near the Yamuna River, taking birth in the womb of King Vṛishabhanu's wife. Her appearance brought joy to nature—rivers became clear, breezes were sweet, and the heavens showered flowers. Though divine and unattainable even by great demigods or intense penance, Radha was lovingly embraced by the women of Vrishbhanu's household.

Her parents,Kirtida and Vrishbhanu, were previously a royal couple—Sucandra, an ansha-avatara (partial incarnation) of Lord Hari, and Kalavati, a daughter of the Pitras (forefathers). To please Brahma, they performed twelve years of austerity. When Brahma offered a boon, Sucandra requested spiritual liberation. Kalavati distressed at the thought of separation, pleaded with Brahma, threatening to curse him.

To satisfy both, Brahma granted that they would enjoy heavenly pleasures and later take birth on earth in Bharata-Varsha(India). There, Sri Radha, the eternal consort of the Supreme Lord, would be born as their daughter. Through this divine birth, they would finally attain liberation. Thus, Sri Radha's descent was both a divine blessing and the fruit of great devotion.