The festival of Radhashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This year the festival of Radhashtami will be celebrated on 11 September. There is a religious belief that when Vishnu ji took the incarnation of Shri Krishna, Lakshmi ji started feeling very empty in Baikunth Dham. Therefore, 15 days after the birth of Shri Krishna, Lakshmi ji took incarnation on earth as Radharani. Radha ji’s birthday is celebrated with great pomp as Radhashtami. On this special occasion, special events are also organized in different Radha-Krishna temples of the country. Today we are going to tell you about five famous temples of Radha Rani where special events are organized on the occasion of Radhashtami. You can also go to visit these temples on this Radhashtami.
Shri Radha Rani Temple (Uttar Pradesh)
This historic temple of Radha Rani is located in Barsana in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh state. The importance of this temple of Radha Rani increases even more because Radha ji was born in Barsana itself. In Shri Radha Rani temple, the couple of Radha Krishna is worshipped in the form of Shri Ladli Lal. Although this temple is crowded with devotees throughout the year, but on the occasion of Radha Ashtami, the splendor of this temple is worth seeing.
Prem Mandir (Uttar Pradesh)
Prem Mandir, dedicated to the love of Shri Krishna and Radha Ji, is located in Vrindavan in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh state. This temple was established by Jagatguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj. This temple is very beautiful to look at. Be it the festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami or Radha Ashtami, this temple is decorated in a grand manner on both the festivals. There is a continuous flow of devotees in this temple throughout the year.
Shri Radha Raman Temple
This temple dedicated to Shri Krishna and Radha Ji is also located in Vrindavan in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh state. This temple was established by Gopal Bhatt Swami in the 16th century. There is a religious belief that about 500 years ago, God himself appeared here from Shaligram Shila. This temple can also be visited on the occasion of Radha Ashtami.
Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple (Maharashtra)
This famous temple of Radha Rani is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This temple is a part of the ISKCON Temple Group. The main deities of the temple are Shri Krishna and Radha Rani. This temple has been designed in a very beautiful manner. Tourists from India and abroad come to visit this temple. On the occasion of Radhastami, this temple also becomes very vibrant.
ISKCON Temple (Bangalore)
The ISKCON Temple located in Bangalore is a perfect combination of modern and traditional architecture. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shri Krishna and Radha Rani. This temple has been designed in such a beautiful way that tourists are drawn here from far and wide. Various types of programs are often organized in the temple premises by the ISKCON Organization. The beauty of this temple increases even more on the festivals of Janmashtami and Radha Ashtami.
