Every year, the festival of Radha Ashtami is celebrated 15 days after Janmashtami.
The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Radha, who was Lord Krishna’s beloved.
Radha Ashtami is a popular festival celebrated among Hindus in India. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Radha, who was Lord Krishna’s beloved. People across India celebrate it in the Bhadrapada month on the eighth day of the bright lunar fortnight. Radha Ashtami is being celebrated today, i.e., September 23.
Every year, the festival of Radha Ashtami is celebrated 15 days after Janmashtami. On this day, devotees observe fast, and special worship of Lord Krishna and Radha Rani is done on the auspicious day. It is believed that worshipping Lord Krishna and Radha on this day helps in removing all the sins and sorrows. So, let’s look at the auspicious timings and ways to worship on this day:
Importance of Radha Ashtami:
The Radha Ashtami festival holds major importance in the Hindu religion. According to the scriptures, it is believed that devotees who worship Lord Krishna and Radha receive special virtues. On Radha Ashtami, married women observe a fast and perform a special form of worship, which includes offerings and aarti of Radha Rani. This helps provide a happier married life and also removes financial obstacles. Fasting on this day also brings prosperity to one’s life.
Radha Ashtami Auspicious Date and Timing:
As per the Hindu Panchang, Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of the year Bhadrapada month started at 01:35 pm on September 22 and ended on September 23, i.e., today at 12:17 pm. Madhyahna Time begins on September 23 at 10:26 am and ends at 12:52 pm. Radha Ashtami will be celebrated today.
Radha Ashtami Puja Method:
On the day of Radha Ashtami, start by taking a bath in the morning and wearing fresh clothes. Then, properly bathe the idols of Lord Krishna and Radha with panchamrit and adorn them with fresh clothes. Then, place the idols near a kalash and offer an incense stick, flowers, fruits, and Dakshina to the idols. Then, recite the Shriradha Kripakataksha Stotra and perform Radha Rani Aarti in the end. Along with that, fast for the whole day and also donate food and money to the poor.
