Saint Kanhopatra

Kanhopatra was born in the Village Mangalwedha in 15^th century. She was devotee of Vitthal and distinguished saint in Varkari tradition. Kanhopatra’s mother Shama was beautiful and wealthy prostitute. Despite being in such profession, Kanhopatra was always engrossed in worshiping Vitthal and chant his name. She couldn’t had any Guru, but that never stop her devotion towards Vitthal. Not much information is available about Kanhopatra, but is assumed that she must have composed many Abhanga’s, but there was no one to write it down. So very little of her work is available. Her each composition is full of devotion and affection, and touches to hearts of people. She refused marriage proposal from Sultan of Bidar, and instead chose to sacrifice her life at feet of Lord Vitthal