Home Vedic Pedia Hindu Festival Bhadrapada Month Radha Ashtami

Radha Ashtami


Radha Ashtami- Birth ceremony of the mighty divinity Radha
Radha Ashtami is a glorious occasion celebrated to revere goddess Radha. Goddess Radha is a lover and the chief consort of the commanding Lord Krishna. She is the imperial divinity and from her the expansion of all other goddesses takes place. The supreme divinity Radha cherishes life with affection, consensus and immense harmony. The goddess is one of the ultimate divinities in the Hindu realm. She is glorified for her pious love for Lord Krishna and her dedication to him. 

Significance of Radha Ashtami
Radha Ashtami or Radha Jayanti remarks on the birth of Goddess Radha. It is celebrated on the Shukla paksha tithi of the Bhadrapada month. The occasion is celebrated with immense grandeur in Barsana or the birthplace of goddess Radha, in Mathura and Vrindavan. The festivity is admired with great arrangements and in a pompous way. The legend of goddess Radha’s birth goes the following way- The mighty goddess was found in a pond on a gold-carved lotus. She was discovered first by her father Vrishbhanu and mother Keerti. It is believed that the supreme goddess Radha didn't open her eyes until mighty Lord Krishan appeared and gave her darshan. 

How to celebrate Radha Ashtami?
Radha Ashtami is celebrated by devotees by observing a strict fast dedicated to goddess Radha. Worshippers chant mantras or slokas to admire the great goddess. They perform bhajans by staying awake all night and cherishing the mighty goddess’s great aura. Devotees visit the Radha Rani temples and celebrate her greatness. They present fruits, flowers and other devotional offerings. Devotees also revere the festival by visiting Manimahesh lake and performing the yatra in the glory of goddess Radha. 

Benefits of celebrating Radha Ashtami
Here are a few prominent windfalls of celebrating Radha Ashtami:

  • ● Radha Ashtami brings great blessings from goddess Radha.
  • ● The festival integrates life with affection and warmth.
  • ● The festival curbs all the negativity and fulfils life with optimism.
  • ● It brings immense prosperity and abundance in life.
  • ● The festival embellishes life with supreme bliss and never-ending serenity.
  • ● It adores life with stability and momentum by eliminating all the hindrances.


Attain all the above boons by celebrating Radha Ashtami with great joy and arrangements. We are known for presenting the best spiritual services. Get in touch with us to know more about this pious festival. Our team will guide you on the right tithis and practices to celebrate this auspicious day and welcome goddess Radha’s blessings and zealous aura.