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Radha Ashtami is commemorated as birth anniversary of Goddess Radha, the consort of Lord Krishna. It falls on Ashtami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Devotees keep fast on Radha Ashtami day. Goddess Radha is worshipped during Madhyahna Kala which is noon time according to Hindu division of the day. Currently Radha Ashtami falls in the month of August or September in English calendar.
The festival of Shri Radha Ashtami is celebrated with great fervor in the Braj region, especially in Barsana. On this occasion, a grand celebration is organized at the Shri Ladli Ji Maharaj Temple in Barsana, which includes the Abhishekam and special worship of Shri Radha.
Radha Ashtami is also known as Radhashtami and Radha Jayanti.
According to the description found in the Brihannaradiya Purana, observing the Radha Ashtami Vrat with the following procedure yields special spiritual merit.
Thus, the procedure for the Shri Radha Ashtami vrat as described in the Brihannaradiya Purana is concluded.
You can learn about Radha Ashtami, along with descriptions of regional variations and rituals performed on this day through this article. You can also learn about various important facts related to this festival.
Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Goddess Radha is given with recitation video.
Sahasranamavali of Goddess Radharani is given with the above Mantras.
A detailed article about Goddess Radha is given, covering significant aspects such as Her origin, family and iconography. In addition, important facts about Radharani are included, along with a compilation of sacred Mantras dedicated to Her.
Krishna Janmashtami Date, Puja Muhurat, Parana and Nishita Puja timings are given. Krishna Janmashtami is a festival commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna was the ninth incarnation of Vishnu's Dashavatara.
Lord Krishna is one of the most popular deities worshipped in Hinduism. Krishna is the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu incarnated as Shri Krishna to protect the people of Braj from the atrocities of Kansa.
Durvashtami Vrat is observed during Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the month of Bhadrapada. Durva Ashtami Vrat is mainly observed by women. On this day, Lord Ganesha is worshipped by offering Durva for the well-being.
Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on Shukla Ashtami during Bhadrapada month which comes after four days of Ganesha Chaturthi. This fast is observed to please Goddess Lakshmi. Radha Ashtami and Durva Ashtami fasts are also observed on this day.
