How many days after Janmashtami are Radhashtami celebrated? Learn date worship method and importance
Radha Ashtami 2025 Tithi and Puja Vidhi: Lord Krishna and Radha Rani have an unwavering relationship in Indian culture. While the whole country is immersed in the birth anniversary of Shri Krishna on the day of Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of her beloved Radha Rani is also celebrated a few days later, which is called Radhashtami. The question arises in the minds of many people how these two festivals are connected and there is a difference between them.
15 days divine relationship
According to religious beliefs, the holy festival of Radhashtami is celebrated exactly 15 days after Janmashtami. Shri Krishna was born on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month, while Radha Rani was revealed on the Ashtami of the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This is the reason that there is a difference of 15 days between these two festivals, which symbolizes the end of Krishna Paksha and the commencement of Shukla Paksha. This time the festival of Radha Ashtami will be celebrated on 31 August.
Importance and worship of Radhashtami
The day of Radhashtami is as important for the devotees of Lord Krishna as Janmashtami. It is said that worship of Lord Krishna is considered incomplete without worshiping Radha Rani. On the day of Radhashtami, worshiping by law and law brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the house.
Worship method:
, Morning bath: On the day of Radhashtami, get up early in the morning and take a bath and wear clean clothes.
, Pavilion Decorate: Decorate a pavilion or outpost for worship and laying red or yellow clothes on it.
, Installing the statue: Install the statue or picture of Radha Rani and Lord Krishna on this. Make a bath with Radha Rani’s statue with Panchamrit and make up her.
, Worship and enjoyment: Offer Radha Rani to Radha Rani, such as rose flowers, peacock feathers, flute and makeup materials. After this, offer them to the confectionery (especially kheer or rabri).
, Aarti and fast: Do the Aarti of Radha Rani and Shri Krishna by lighting incense and lamps. On this day, devotees also observe fast and take food only after worshiping at midday.
, Mantra Chanting: Chanting Radha Gayatri Mantra on the day of Radhashtami is considered very auspicious.
Why is Radhashtami important,
This festival gives us the message of Radha-Krishna’s love and purity of devotion. Radha Rani is considered an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, and her devotion leads to wealth, opulence and peace in life. By fasting Radhashtami, devotees get rid of all sins and the sufferings of life are removed. This festival is especially celebrated with great enthusiasm in Barsana, Mathura and Vrindavan.
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