Radha Ashtami 2024: Date, Time, Rituals and Significance

Radha Ashtami, also known as Radhashtami or Radha Jayanti, is the celebration of the birth anniversary of Goddess Radha, the consort of Lord Krishna. This auspicious event is observed on Ashtami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month, which typically falls in August or September according to the English calendar. In 2024, Radha Ashtami will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 11.

Radha Ashtami 2024 Date and Timing 
Radha Ashtami Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Madhyahna (Noon) Time: 11:04 AM to 1:33 PM
Duration: 2 Hours 29 Minutes
Ashtami Tithi Begins: 11:11 PM on September 10, 2024
Ashtami Tithi Ends: 11:46 PM on September 11, 2024

Rituals Observed on Radha Ashtami

1. Abhishekam: The idol of Radha is ceremonially bathed with a mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee, and holy water, symbolising purification and devotion.
2. Offering Prasad: Devotees prepare and offer sweets, fruits, and delicacies dear to Radha. This prasad is later distributed among devotees.
3. Singing Bhajans and Kirtans: Devotional songs and kirtans are sung in praise of Radha, celebrating her divine love for Krishna.
4. Reading Scriptures: Texts such as the "Gita Govinda," which narrate the divine love between Radha and Krishna, are read and recited.

Significance of Radha Ashtami
Radha Ashtami holds great significance in Hinduism as it marks the birth of Goddess Radha, an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. Radha is revered for her deep devotion to Lord Krishna and is worshipped with immense devotion by millions of devotees across the world.