Radha Ashtami 2024 Date: Radha Ashtami is celebrated every year in the month of Bhadrapada. Like Janmashtami, Radha Ashtami is also celebrated with great pomp and show. This year Radha Ashtami will be celebrated on the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Many devotees also fast on this day. This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Radha Rani. According to beliefs, Radha ji was born 15 days after the birth of Shri Krishna. Let us know the date, importance, mantra and worship method of Radha Ashtami
When is Radha Ashtami?
Ashtami Tithi Start – September 10, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Ashtami Tithi Ends – September 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Midday Time – 11:03 AM to 01:32 PM
Duration – 02 Hours 29 Minutes
According to the Drik Panchang, Ashtami Tithi will start from 11:11 pm on September 10, which will end at 11:46 pm on September 11. In such a situation, according to the Udaya Tithi, the fast of Radha Ashtami will be observed on September 11.
Mantra- Om Hnim Shri Radhikaayai Namah
Radha Ashtami Worship Method
Take a bath by mixing Gangajal in water
Perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shri Krishna and Radha Ji
Anoint the mother with Panchamrit and Ganga water
Now offer red sandalwood, red flowers and makeup items to Radha ji.
Light a ghee lamp in the temple
If possible, keep a fast and resolve to observe the fast
Read the Vrat Katha
Recite Shri Radha Chalisa
Do the Aarti of Lord Shri Krishna and Radha Ji with full devotion
Offer kheer to the mother
Ask for forgiveness at the end
Significance of Radha Ashtami
On this day, married women observe a fast to get the happiness of children and unbroken good fortune. According to mythology, Lord Krishna automatically becomes pleased with those who please Radha Rani. It is said that by observing a fast, Goddess Lakshmi comes to the house and wishes are fulfilled. Worship of Lord Krishna is also considered incomplete without Radha Rani.
Disclaimer: The information given in this article is based on beliefs. For detailed and more information, please consult an expert in the relevant field.