Sant Kanhopatra (15th century), a courtesan from Mangalwedha, is one of the most inspiring woman saints in the Varkari tradition. Born into a profession that tied her to the royal court, she boldly challenged gender and social boundaries through her unwavering devotion to Lord Vitthal. Rejecting material life, she composed soulful abhangas expressing deep longing for God. Her life and poetry symbolise spiritual resilience, purity of heart, and the power of bhakti to transcend social constraints, earning her a revered place among Maharashtra’s saints.