Radha Ashtami 2025: When is Radha Ashtami 2025? Know date and auspicious time
Radha Ashtami 2025: Radha Ashtami is observed on the eighth day of the bright fortnight in the Bhadrapada month. This occasion is marked with respect and devotion to honor the birth of Radha Rani. Radha Ashtami occurs 15 days following Shri Krishna Janmashtami.
Importance of Radha Ashtami
It is believd that honoring Radha ji also brings joy to Lord Krishna. Devotion to Shri Krishna is seen as incomplete without mentioning Radha Rani alongside him. Radha Ashtami holds special importance for worship, fasting, and bhajan-kirtan. This day represents devotion, love, and service.
Radha Ashtami 2025: Importance of fasting
Observing a fast on Radha Ashtami is said to liberate individuals from sins and usher in joy, tranquility, and prosperity. On this occasion, married women fast to secure continuous good fortune and the joy of children. It is believed that Radha Rani's blessings invite Lakshmi into the home, ensuring the fulfillment of desires.
When is Radha Ashtami 2025?
This year Radha Ashtami will be celebrated on 31 August 2025, Sunday.
Radha Ashtami 2025: Timing of Ashtami Tithi:
Start: Aug 30, 2025, 10:46 pm
Expiration: September 1, 2025, 12:57 pm
Radha Ashtami 2025: Auspicious Muhurt
Midday Pujan Time: 11:05 am to 1:38 pm (2 hours 33 minutes)
Brahma Muhurta: 4:29 am to 5:14 am
Abhijeet Muhurta: 11:56 am to 12:47 pm
Vijay Muhurta: 2:29 pm to 3:20 pm
Twilight time: 6:44 PM to 7:06 PM
Nishith Kaal: 11:59 pm to 12:44 pm (September 1)
Radha Ashtami 2025: Puja Vidhi
Rise early, bathe, and dress in fresh attire.
Form a circle at the worship site and position an earthen or copper pot in the middle.
Position a copper container atop the Kalash and set the idol of Radha ji on it.
Decorate Radha Rani with clothes and jewellery.
Next, honor Radha Ji using the Shodashopachar approach, which includes items like lamps, flowers, incense, and offerings.
Either fast all day or consume just one meal daily.
The following day, provide meals to married women and Brahmins, and offer them donations.
Radha Ashtami 2025: Glimpse of the celebration
Radha Ashtami is marked by elaborate decorations in Radha-Krishna temples, where the air is filled with the chants of Radhe-Krishna. Devotees adorn tableaus of Radha and host bhajans and kirtans. This day celebrates love and devotion.