Mumbai: Radha Ashtami 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, 31 August 2025. The day marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Radha, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna, and holds deep spiritual and devotional importance in Hinduism. Observed on the Ashtami tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, Radha Ashtami is celebrated with grandeur, especially in Mathura, Barsana and Vrindavan.

According to scriptures, devotees who worship Radha Rani with full rituals on this day are blessed with happiness, prosperity and relief from life’s hardships. From offering traditional shringar items to chanting Radha-Krishna mantras, several puja remedies are believed to invoke the special grace of Radha Rani. Here are the rituals, significance and remedies associated with this sacred festival.

Worship Radha-Krishna together

On Radha Ashtami, devotees are advised to worship Radha and Krishna together. Dress the idols in yellow clothes and offer yellow flowers, especially roses. This ritual is believed to bring sweetness in married life and strengthen love relationships.

Offer sixteen adornments (Solah Shringar)

Radha Rani is especially fond of the sixteen adornments. Offering items of Solah Shringar on this day is considered highly auspicious for married couples. It is believed to enhance marital harmony and bestow good fortune.

Bhog of kheer and mishri

Devotees should prepare kheer (sweet rice pudding) and mishri (sugar crystals) as bhog for Radha Rani. After the puja, distribute the prasad among family members. This practice is said to attract peace and prosperity into the household.

Chant Radha-Krishna mantras

During the worship, chant the mantra “Shri Radha-Krishnaya Namah” or simply recite “Radhe Radhe” 108 times using a rosary. This is believed to purify the mind, bring inner peace and remove negative energies.

Donate yellow clothes

Offering yellow garments on Radha Ashtami is considered a sacred act of charity. It is believed to eliminate poverty and invite abundance into one’s home.

Feed the needy

On this holy day, devotees are encouraged to serve food to the poor and needy. Acts of charity and feeding the underprivileged are believed to earn divine merit and attract the blessings of Radha Rani.

• Rise early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
• Install Radha-Krishna idols in the home temple.
• Offer flowers, roli, sandalwood paste, akshat (rice), garlands and tulsi leaves.
• Bathe the idols with Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar).
• Adorn the deities with new clothes and ornaments.
• Perform aarti and offer bhog of milk, curd, butter, mishri and makhan.
• Chant Radha-Krishna mantras and sing Radha bhajans.
• Observe a fast throughout the day and conclude it with fruit offerings or light meals in the evening.

According to Hindu belief, Radha symbolises love, devotion and complete surrender to Lord Krishna. Scriptures state that Krishna’s worship is incomplete without Radha. Observing the Radha Ashtami fast and rituals is said to remove life’s troubles and grant devotees immense joy, prosperity and divine grace.