Radha Ashtami 2024 | Celebration and importance

When and why is Radha Ashtami celebrated in India after Janmashtami? 

By Intimate Viewpoint

Radha Ashtami is celebrated just after 15 days from Janmashtami ( the birth of Lord Krishna). This year it will be celebrated on the 11th of September I, e, Wednesday. According to Hindu mythology, Radha Rani is considered to be the well-beloved of Lord Shri Krishna.

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When is Janmashtami and why is it celebrated?

Radha Ashtami is believed to be an essential part of Krishna Janmashtami. Radha Ashtami is Mark the birth anniversary of Radha Rani exactly the same as Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.

Celebrations

Radha Ashtami is prominently celebrated in Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandgaon, and Barsana because they are where Lord Krishna and Radha Rani belong and whose stories started. Radha Rani is considered the symbol of true love and devotion. For those devotees, who have unwavering love and devotion towards Lord Shri Krishna, worshipping Radha Rani is extremely important because without worshipping her Krishna worship is not successful.

Radha Ashtami celebration in Barsana

Barsana is the birthplace of Radha Rani. The festival is celebrated with immense enthusiasm there. A large crowd of devotees from every corner of the country gather in this sacred town of Radha Rani to see this Grandure festival. Special guidelines are made to protect and manage the crowd and to ensure their safety. Preparations are started a few months in advance for this specific day. 

Importance 

Radha Ashtami festival is important for all the devotees of Lord Krishna. The festival holds spiritual significance in Sanatan Dharma. The day is observed by keeping fast and performing some rituals. Bhog Prasad is offered to Radha Rani. Krishna and Radha's bhajans are sung. Mantras are chanted during worship. devotees go to visit Krishna and Radha temple to visit Radha Rani and Lord Sri Krishna.