Radha Ashtami 2023: How to celebrate Radha Ashtami, puja vidhi, timings
Radha Ashtami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Goddess Radha Rani, an incarnation of Goddess Laxmi and the beloved of Lord Krishna. This year, Radha Ashtami falls on September 23, 2023.
Radha Ashtami Date and Time
The Ashtami Tithi begins on September 22, 2023, at 01:35 PM and ends on September 23, 2023, at 12:17 PM. The Madhyahna time, considered highly auspicious, falls between 10:26 AM and 12:52 PM on September 23, 2023.
Radha Ashtami Significance
Radha Ashtami holds immense significance among Hindus.
It marks the day when Radha Rani descended on Earth, 5000 years ago, in Barsana village near Mathura. Legends tell us that she was an adopted daughter of Vrishbhanu and Kirti and played a pivotal role in Lord Krishna's life. Radha Ashtami is also celebrated as Radha Jayanti and is observed with grandeur, particularly in North India.
This festival occurs exactly 15 days after Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, emphasizing the deep connection between Radha and Krishna.
How to Celebrate Radha Ashtami 2023?
Devotees mark Radha Ashtami with great devotion and magnificence.
In northern India, people organize kirtans and bhajans at home. Radha Krishna temples are adorned with flowers and lights, and special pujas are conducted. Iskcon temples host grand celebrations.
Radha Rani's birthplace is beautifully decorated with balloons, lights, colorful tents, and flowers.
The love and bond shared between Radha and Krishna serve as an example of pure devotion. Devotees who worship Radha Rani on this day seek blessings for worldly pleasures, happiness, good health, wealth, and prosperity. They offer prayers, observe fasts, and engage in bhajans and kirtans.
