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Radha Ashtami

Birth of Radha, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna, celebrated with devotion.

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Radha Ashtami celebrates the birth of Radha, the eternal consort and supreme devotee of Lord Krishna.

Stories behind the festival

The supreme devotee

Dwapara Yuga
Radha, born in Barsana, is the embodiment of selfless devotion to Krishna. Her love for Krishna symbolises the soul's yearning for the divine, and she is revered as the supreme devotee.
Bhagavata Purana tradition

Why we celebrate

Radha Ashtami celebrates the birth of Radha, the eternal consort and supreme devotee of Lord Krishna.
Bhagavata Purana; regional tradition

When

Radha Ashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (August-September), 15 days after Janmashtami.

Since when it is followed

Radha's legend belongs to the Dwapara Yuga, the era of Krishna.
Bhagavata Purana

Who celebrates / for whom

Celebrated by devotees of Krishna and Radha, especially in Vrindavan.

Origin

The origin is the birth of Radha in Barsana, as narrated in the Puranas, the consort of Krishna.
Bhagavata Purana (Dwapara Yuga)

Key deities

Radha and Lord Krishna.

How to celebrate

Perform the Radha puja, fast in some traditions, sing bhajans, and celebrate in the temples of Vrindavan and Barsana.

Rituals & offerings

Radha puja, bhajan, and the worship of Radha with Krishna.

Key facts

Radha is worshipped as the supreme goddess in the Radha Vallabh tradition.
Radha Vallabh tradition