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New Delhi: Radha Ashtami, also known as Radhashtami or Radha Jayanti, is considered one of the most important and auspicious festivals of the Hindus.\u00a0The festival is celebrated to honour and commemorate the birth of Radha, the divine consort of Lord Krishna. On this special day, the devotees worship Radharani with a great deal of enthusiasm and devotion. The day is also a celebration of the selfless and admirable bond of love between Radha and Krishna and their holy union. It typically falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the bright half of the moon month of Bhadrapada, which usually occurs in August or September in the Gregorian calendar. Keep on reading to know more about this auspicious occasion<\/p>\n
This year the festival of Radhashtami will be celebrated with much pomp and fanfare on Saturday, September 23. According to Drik Panchang, the Shubh Muhurat and Pooja schedule are as follows:<\/p>\n
Ashtami Tithi Begins \u2013 01:35 PM, September 22, 2023<\/p>\n
Ashtami Tithi Ends \u2013 12:17 PM, September 23, 2023<\/p>\n
Madhyahna Time -10:26 AM to 12:52 PM, September 23, 2023<\/p>\n
Radha Ashtami is a very important day for Hindus. Radha Rani was born on this blessed day. Devotees of Radha Rani celebrate this day with fervour and enthusiasm all over the world. Exactly 15 days after the celebration of Janmashtami, the festival of Radha Ashtami honours the anniversary of the birth of Lord Krishna.<\/p>\n
According to legend, Radha Ji was a manifestation of the goddess Laxmi. Lord Krishna worshipped her. In the Mathura village of Barsana, Goddess Radha first set foot on the planet 5000 years ago. She is believed to have been the adopted child of Vrishbhanu and Kirti. Both Radha Ashtami and Radha Jayanti are observed. The states of North India observe this day with considerable splendour.<\/p>\n
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