Vidyapati, the famous Bengali poet, was born in Bisapi village of North Bihar. He is also known as a courtier, scholar, and prose writer. Though he is a Bengali poet, he is primarily known for his love-lyrics composed in
Maithili, a language spoken in the towns and villages of
Mithila. Vidyapati’s love songs reveal the intense passion of
Radha’s love towards
Krishna. Vidyapati's songs which are highly appreciated, convey the devotion of Krishna’s worshippers.
