Radha Ashtami has special significance in Hindu Sanatan Dharma. Radharani’s birth anniversary is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Fast is observed on Radha Ashtami just like Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Worshiping Radha Rani on this day pleases Goddess Lakshmi. By worshipping Radha Rani, a person gets happiness, prosperity, wealth and opulence. Married life remains happy. This festival comes 15 days after Krishna Janmashtami. According to the Hindu calendar, this year the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha will start at 11:11 pm on September 10, and will end at 11:46 pm on September 11. According to Udaya Tithi, the festival of Radha Ashtami will be celebrated on September 11. On this day, married women observe fast for the happiness of children and unbroken good fortune. According to mythology, those who please Radha Rani ji, Lord Shri Krishna automatically becomes happy with them. It is said that by observing fast, Goddess Lakshmi comes to the house and wishes are fulfilled. The worship of Lord Shri Krishna is also considered incomplete without Radha Rani. Therefore, the festival of Radha Ashtami is also celebrated with great pomp like Krishna Janmashtami.
Importance of Radha Ashtami-
All sins are destroyed by observing a fast on Radha Ashtami.
One gets the happiness of children and unbroken good fortune.
Lord Krishna automatically gets pleased with those who please Radha Ji.
By fasting, Goddess Lakshmi comes to the house and the wishes are fulfilled.
