In the pastimes of Lord Caitanya, Krishna manifests in five features, known as the Panca-tattva. These Deities are Sri Advaita, Lord Nityananda, Lord Caitanya, Sri Gadadhara, and Srivasa.

The Sri Caitanya-caritamrta explains that Lord Caitanya is Krishna Himself appearing in the role of His own devotee, and Lord Nityananda is Balarama, Krishna's divine brother. Advaita is Maha-Visnu, Krishna's incarnation. Gadadhara is Krishna's internal potency, and Srivasa represents the living entity as a devotee. Arms raised, They chant and dance in love of God.