Radha Ashtami, also popularly known as the ‘Radha Jayanti’ is observed as the birth
anniversary of Radha, the reincarnation of goddess Lakshmi. Radha Ashtami is one of
the important festivals in Hindu mythology and is celebrated by devotees with
compassion and enthusiasm to commemorate the appearance day of Radha.
This auspicious day is celebrated every year and falls on the eighth day of the Shukla
Paksha during the Hindu Lunar month of ‘Bhadrapada’. The day is celebrated by
devotes to honoring the selfless and famous bond of love between Lord Krishna and
Radha, a unique and pure relationship between humans and God. Special pujas and
prayers are organized by people in the temples across different parts of the country.
Radha Ashtami is a major day and it is believed that who fast on this day are blessed
by Radha Rani with happiness and prosperity in their life.
Radha Ashtami Puja Vidhi
Fast is kept by devotees on Radha Ashtami with a clean heart and complete devotion
to seek the blessings of Radha rani. The idols of goddess Radha are bathed and
cleaned with panchamrita and she is adorned with new clothes and accessories.
After performing the aarti with lamp or incense sticks, the bhoga (prasad) is given to
Radha Rani and then to everyone at the end. On this day, dhoop, flowers, incense
sticks, Kumkum, shringaar items, Akshat, and roli are offered to the Radha Rani by
the devotees. Goddess Radha is worshiped by people during Madhyahna Kala (noon
time) and the Radha Ashtami mantra is chanted.
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