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Sant Kanopatra and Prabhu Vitthala:
Kanhopatra was a daughter of a rich prostitute and courtesan named Shama or Shyama, who lived in the town of Mangalvedha, near Pandharpur. Shama was uncertain about the identity of Kanhopatra's father, but suspected that
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Sant Kanopatra and Prabhu Vitthala:
Kanhopatra was a daughter of a rich prostitute and courtesan named Shama or Shyama, who lived in the town of Mangalvedha, near Pandharpur. Shama was uncertain about the identity of Kanhopatra's father, but suspected that
it was the town's head-man Sadashiva Malagujar. Kanhopatra spent her childhood in the palatial house of her mother, served by several maids, but because of her mother's profession, Kanhopatra's social status was demeaningly low.
Kanhopatra was trained in dance
Kanhopatra was trained in dance
and song from early childhood so that she could join her mother's profession. She became a talented dancer and singer. Her beauty was compared to the apsara. Shama suggested that Kanhopatra should visit the Badshah (Muslim king), who will adore her beauty and gift
