Radhashtami
| Radhashtami | |
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Radhashtami celebration at ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan | |
| Also called | Radha Ashtami, Radha Jayanti |
| Observed by | Hindus |
| Type | Religious, Cultural |
| Celebrations | Noontime Sringara in temples, Aarti, Manimahesh Yatra |
| 2025 date | 31 August (Sunday) |
| 2026 date | 19 September (Saturday) |
| Frequency | Annual |
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Radhashtami (Sanskrit: राधाष्टमी) is a Hindu festival commemorating the appearance anniversary of the goddess Radha, the chief consort of the god Krishna. It is celebrated in her birthplace, Barsana and the entire Braj region on the eighth day (ashtami) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Bhadrapada in Anuradha Nakshatra at 12 noon in town of Barsana (Rawal), Uttar Pradesh, India. As per the Gregorian calendar, her birth date was believed to be 23 September 3221 BC - a Wednesday. Radhashtami falls fifteen days after Krishna Janmashtami.
In Vaishnavism, Radha is revered to as the eternal consort of Krishna and worshipped for her unconditional love and unwavering devotion towards him. The festival of Radhashtami suggests that goddess Radha is a significant aspect of the cultural-religious faith system, governing the social life of people.