Radha Ashtami 2024: Shri Radha Rani Ji was born after 15 days of Shri Lord Krishna’s Janmashtami. Worshipping of Shri Radha Rani is Important for completing the worship of lord Krishna. Here is the date and timing for the festival of Radha Ashtami 2024.
| Radha Ashtami | Wednesday, September 11, 2024 |
| Madhyama Time | 11:03 AM to 01:32 PM |
| Duration | 02 Hours 29 Mins |
| Ashtami Tithi Begins | September 10, 2024 at 11:11 PM |
| Ashtami Tithi Ends | September 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM |
Radha Ashtami 2024 Celebration
Fasting and spiritual practices: Devotees of Shri Radha Rani will keep a fast and engage in spiritual activities include singing and devotional kirtans for the Radha-Krishna deities and performing abhishekam.
Rituals and Offerings: The celebrations will include elaborate Radha Ashtami Pujan rites, sincere prayers, and captivating religious melodies. Beautiful decorations and flower garlands will be used to decorate the deities, along with numerous offerings.
What is Radha Ashtami?
Radha Ashtami is a popular Hindu festival of celebrating the birth of Shri Radha Rani world wide, specifically in Barsana Uttar Pradesh, a respected supreme Goddess in Hindu ancient history and Lord Krishna’s adored wife and lover. Radha Ashtami, observed on the 8th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada, which falls between August and September every year, is an important festival in the devotional calendar of Shri Krishna and Shrimati Radha Rani believers.
Also Read: 108 Names of Lord Krishna: Lord Krishna Names In English
If we talk about significance and history of Radhashtami, Shri Radha Rani is believed to have not been born but rather found as a child.
According to the holy Padma Purana, King Vrishbhanu found Shri Radha Rani resting on a lotus leaf as a small child. He gently scooped her into his arms and carried her back to his wife Shrimati Keerti. His wife was overjoyed and happy to meet Shri Radha because they had been childless for years. Because they had long desired a child, they both agreed to adopt the child and named her Radha as their daughter and to care for her for the rest of their lives.
According to the ancient Shri Padma Purana, before Incarnating as Lord Krishna, Shri Lord Vishnu asked Goddess Laxmi to become incarnations on earth. Goddess Laxmi took on the form of Shri Radha Rani in order to stay near to Lord Vishnu. Up until that point, people regularly celebrate Shri Radha Ashtami 15 days after Shri Krishna Janmashtami.
Goddess Radha, often regarded as the embodiment of devotion and spiritual love, is admired for her deep and selfless love for Krishna. Her birthday is 15 days after Shri Krishna’s own birth celebration, Janmashtami, and is celebrated with a variety of religious and cultural activities all around india and specially in Uttar Pradesh.
Conclusion
Radha Ashtami is just not a festival but more then it; it’s an holy occasion to honor Goddess Radha’s heavenly love and devotion, respect to Lord Krishna. It serves as a reminder of the value of the divine feminine (Radha Rani) and the force of unselfish love. Let’s honor the immortal couple of Shri Krishna and Radha Rani and their qualities as we celebrate Radha Ashtami.
On the occasion of Radha Ashtami also check 108 names of Radha Rani to chant during fasting all the day: The Names of Srimati Radharani: Radha krishna 108 Names
FAQs
What is the time of Radha Ashtami in 2024?
Radha Ashtami time 11:03 AM to 01:32 PM, Wednesday, September 11, 2024
What are the rules for Radha Ashtami VRAT?
Observing the principles of fasting, devotees of Shri Radha Rani avoid tamsik food, drink, anger and fights. Also have to wake up early in the morning to take bath early, engage in rituals such as Mangala Aarti, and break their fast with pure sattvik food.
Why is Radha Ashtami important?
For the followers of Lord Krishna, this day is fortunate and divine. Shri Radha is thought to be the supreme God Krishna’s power, and she has the ability to control him because the two of them are inseparable, much like the Sun and the Sunlight can not be separated.
What is the real date of Radha Ashtami?
Real date of Radha Ashtami on September 11.
How to open Radha Ashtami fast?
Devotees of Radha Rani observing a fast on Radha Ashtami should commit to a strict fast all the day. If somehow fasting for the full 24 hours is not possible, it is recommended to fast until noon. After completing the puja at midday, individuals may then end their fast with pure sattvik food or fruits.
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