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Nanda (mythology)

According to Puranas, Nanda is head of a tribe of cowherds referred as Holy Gwals and foster-father of Krishna, who was allegedly given to him by Vasudeva. Nanda was married to Yasoda.Krishna derives his name Nandalal (meaning son of Nanda)from him.

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Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0500510881) by Anna Dhallapiccola

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