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New Delhi: Radha Ashtami, a significant Hindu festival, celebrates the birth of Radha Rani, the divine consort of Krishna. This auspicious festival falls on the Ashtami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month, usually between August and September in the English calendar, exactly 15 days after Janmashtami. In 2025, Radha Ashtami will be observed on August 31. This festival is marked by special prayers, fasting, and devotional songs at home, temples and various institutions dedicated to Radha Rani, who symbolises unconditional love and devotion.
Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is born to Vasudeva and Devaki and raised by Nanda and Yashoda. Whereas Radha is said to be a cowherd girl in Vrindavan. Since childhood, she has been devoted towards him. Even though Krishna’s enchanting personality attracted many young women, Radha’s divine and intense love drew Krishna to her. However, they didn’t end up together. There are many interesting tales to know about these divine deities. So here, we will explore the significance, puja rituals, fasting guidelines, and celebrations of Radha Ashtami 2025.
In 2025, Radha Ashtami will be observed on Sunday, which falls on August 31. Ashtami tithi begins on August 30 at 10:46 pm and ashtami tithi ends on September 1 at 12:57 am.
During this auspicious time, devotees perform Radha Ashtami puja with offerings of flowers, bhog, and special prayers.
Radha Rani is the personification of divine and unconditional love and selfless devotion, the highest form of love. And her devotion towards Lord Krishna is incomparable. She is believed to be the Shakti or spiritual energy of Lord Krishna. Worshipping Goddess Radha on this day brings peace, love, and fulfilment of wishes.
As per Hindu scriptures, Goddess Radha was born in Barsana, near Mathura, in the house of King Vrishabhanu and Queen Kirtida. Unlike other children, she was born without opening her eyes. When little Krishna visited her home, she opened her eyes for the first time, signifying their divine connection.
Devotees observe Radha Ashtami fasting to earn the blessings of Goddess Radha and Lord Krishna. There are many types of fasting. The fasting without food or water is known as nirjala vrat, fasting by only eating fruits, milk, and nuts is known as phalahar vrat, and one can consume only satvik food before sunset.
Experience spiritual enlightenment, inner peace, and earn divine blessings by celebrating Radha Ashtami.
