Radha Ashtami 2025 is an extremely sacred and important festival of Hinduism. This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna's beloved Radha Rani. Devotees believe that Radha is not only the embodiment of love but also the highest example of devotion and dedication.
Every year, Radha Ashtami falls exactly 15 days after Krishna Janmashtami. On this day, special events are held in temples across the country. Especially in Barsana, Vrindavan and Mathura, lakhs of devotees gather and get immersed in the devotion of Radha-Krishna by singing bhajans and kirtans.
On this day, devotees observe fast, perform special puja and offer fruits, flowers and prasad to Radha-Krishna. The atmosphere is filled with devotion, love and joy.
In this article, The Hindi News brings to you - Radha Ashtami 2025 date, puja vidhi, importance, story, fast rules, benefits and complete information about frequently asked questions, that too in easy language.
Radha Ashtami 2025 Date and Time
According to the Panchang, Radha Ashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month.
Radha Ashtami 2025 Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Ashtami Tithi Start: August 30, 10:46 pm
Ashtami Tithi End: September 1, 12:57 pm
Madhyan Puja Muhurat: 11:05 am to 1:38 pm
Madhyan (afternoon) time is considered the most auspicious for Puja. The fast is broken at this time and Radha-Krishna are worshiped.
Mahatva (significance) of Radha Ashtami
Radha Ashtami is not just a festival but a celebration of devotion and love. Worshiping Radha Ji on this day brings positivity, peace and prosperity in life.
Symbol of devotion: Radha Ji is considered the highest form of love and devotion.
Krishna's energy: It is believed that Radha is the inner power (Hladini Shakti) of Shri Krishna.
Family happiness and peace: On this day, married couples worship Radha-Krishna and wish for love and harmony in married life.
Spiritual advancement: The fast and worship of Radha Ashtami leads to spiritual peace and salvation.
Radha Rani's birth story (Radha ki Janm Katha)
Radha Rani was born in Barsana. Her parents were named Vrishbhanu Ji and Kirti Devi.
According to mythology:
Radha was not born like an ordinary girl. She appeared on a lotus flower and appeared in divine form.
According to some beliefs, she was born from the left side of Shri Krishna, which symbolizes the unbreakable bond between her and Krishna.
It is said that Radha opened her eyes only when she saw Shri Krishna for the first time.
That is why Radha and Krishna are called "one soul, two bodies".
Radha Ashtami 2025 Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step Guide)
Radha Ashtami Puja is performed in a special way. Hindi News brings you easy steps -
Take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
Clean the place of worship and decorate it with flowers and rangoli.
Place the idol or picture of Radha-Krishna on the seat.
Light a lamp and incense sticks.
Offer flowers, butter-sugar candy, fruits and sweets to Radha ji.
Sing bhajans and kirtans with devotion.
Perform aarti and midday puja at noon.
People who observe fast break the fast at this time.
Radha Ashtami Vrat (Vrat Rules)
Many devotees observe Nirjal fast, that is, without consuming food and water.
Some people observe a fruit fast in which fruits, milk and sweets are taken.
The time to break the fast is after the afternoon puja.
Fasting purifies the mind and brings blessings of Radha-Krishna.
Radha Ashtami Mantras
These mantras are chanted to increase devotion -
Om Vrishbhanujayai Vidmahe Krishnapriai Dheemahi Tanno Radha Prachodayat.
Om Hreem Radhikaye Namah.
Om Hreem Shreem Radhikaye Namah
Radha Ashtami Festival in Barsana and Vrindavan
Barsana
Special events are organized on this day in Barsana, the birthplace of Radha Rani.
Grand processions are taken out.
Chhappan Bhog (56 types of dishes) are offered in the temples.
Devotees sing kirtans and bhajans throughout the night.
Vrindavan and Mathura
On this day, the temples of Vrindavan and Mathura are specially decorated.
A melodious play is organized.
Thousands of devotees gather in ISKCON temples and perform bhajans and kirtans.
ISKCON Temples Around the World
Radha Ashtami is also celebrated with great enthusiasm in ISKCON temples around the world.
The deities are anointed (bathed).
Devotees observe fast and sing bhajans.
Prasad distribution is organized.
Benefits of Celebrating Radha Ashtami
Fasting and worshipping on Radha Ashtami brings many benefits in life -
Mental peace and positive energy is attained.
Love and harmony increases in family relationships.
The sufferings and obstacles of life are removed.
Financial prosperity and good fortune are attained.
Spiritual advancement and salvation is attained.
Conclusion
The holy festival of Radha Ashtami 2025 gives us the message that true wealth is not money, but devotion and love. The divine relationship of Radha and Krishna teaches us that God's grace can be attained only through selfless love.
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