Radha Ashtami 2025: Date, puja vidhi, significance and timings Khelja  |  2025-08-16T20:22:20+08:00

Mumbai: Radha Ashtami is one of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, celebrated just a fortnight after Krishna Janmashtami. While Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, Radha Ashtami is observed as the divine appearance day of Goddess Radha, considered the eternal consort and spiritual energy of Lord Krishna. Devotees across India celebrate this occasion with fasting, prayers and special pujas to seek blessings from Radha Rani.

Every year, Radha Ashtami falls on the Ashtami tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. In 2025, this auspicious day will be observed with grandeur and devotion, with thousands of devotees visiting temples dedicated to Radha-Krishna to participate in special rituals and celebrations. The festival is also referred to as Radha Jayanti and holds deep significance for followers of the Vaishnava tradition.

Radha Ashtami 2025 Tithi and Timings

  • Ashtami Tithi Begins: 30 August 2025, 10:46 PM
  • Ashtami Tithi Ends: 1 September 2025, 12:57 AM
  • Radha Ashtami 2025 Date: Sunday, 31 August 2025
  • Madhyahna Muhurat (Best Puja Time): 11:05 AM to 1:38 PM

Rituals and Significance of Radha Ashtami

On this sacred day, devotees observe fasting and perform special pujas dedicated to Goddess Radha. The worship is traditionally conducted during the Madhyahna period (midday), which is considered the most auspicious. According to scriptures, Radha Ashtami signifies the divine appearance of Radha Rani, who is always remembered alongside Shri Krishna.

Special offerings are made to Radha, including her favourite items like sweets and fruits. Devotees believe that worshipping Radha on this day brings harmony, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.

Radha Ashtami 2025 Puja Vidhi (Step-by-step Rituals)

  • Take a holy bath early in the morning and take a vow (sankalp) for the fast.
  • Place the idol or picture of Goddess Radha on a decorated altar.
  • Adorn the idol with new clothes, ornaments, and perform tilak.
  • Read the Radha Ashtami vrat katha (story of the fast).
  • Chant Radha Rani mantras with devotion.
  • Perform aarti and conclude with charity or donation (daan-punya).
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