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Radha Ashtami 2025: Know the Date and Timing

Well India is known for its grand festivals, every day in India there is something to celebrate but out of those, there is some very auspicious festival. Radha Ashtami is a big festival in Hinduism which is celebrated on the birth of the goddess Radha, the eternal companion of Lord Krishna. It falls on Ashtami Tithi (8th day) of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada month which comes in August or September in the Gregorian calendar. In 2025 Radha Ashtami will be on Sunday, August 31.

Devotees observe this festival with deep devotion, fasting and prayers. In many temples, special pujas, kirtans and bhajans are performed to worship Radha Rani. This festival is very significant in Vaishnava tradition as Radha is the embodiment of pure devotion (Bhakti).

Radha Ashtami 2025 Date and Timings

Madhyahna Time: 10:26 AM to 12:57 PM

Ashtami Tithi Begins: 10:46 PM on August 30, 2025

Ashtami Tithi Ends: 12:57 AM on September 1, 2025

The most sacred time to perform Radha Ashtami Puja is during Madhyahna Kaal (midday period) when devotees offer prayers and seek blessings.

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How is Radha Ashtami Celebrated in Barsana?

Radha Ashtami is also one of the most vibrant and spiritual festivals that are being celebrated in Barsana, the native village of Shri Radha Rani. On this sacred day, thousands of devotees from across India visit the Radha Rani Temple to celebrate the sacred festival. Radha Ashtami 2025 will be celebrated on August 31 with great devotion, not just in barsana but even in Mathura and Vrindavan.

The day starts with Mangala Aarti and special abhishek of Radha Rani’s idol using milk, curd, honey and flowers. The temple will be decorated with flowers and lights and devotional songs will be played throughout the village the whole day. A grand procession known as “Radha Rani ki Sawari” is held where Radha Rani is placed in a beautifully decorated palanquin and carried through the streets of Barsana amidst dancing, singing and the sound of dhols and conch shells.

Devotees follow fasts, recite Radha Krishna mantras and perform Raslila dances depicting the divine love of Radha Krishna. Local women dress up in gopi clothes and perform Vrindavan Leelas scenes.

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Radha Ashtami Celebrations in Mathura and Vrindavan

Radha Ashtami is a beautiful festival that is held in the sacred cities, Vrindavan and Mathura. This day is celebrated as Radha Rani took birth on this day. Devotees from all over the world visit Barsana to celebrate this special day with other devotees.

Barsana is the birthplace of Radha Rani. Shri Radha Rani Temple is also known as Shri Ladli Lal Temple,where special prayers, kirtans and bhajans are being played and sung during this special occasion. Priests do an abhishek or holy bath of Radha Rani’s idol with milk, honey, ghee and flowers followed by aarti and distribution of prasad.

What is the Date of Radha Ashtami 2025?

Radha Ashtami 2025 Date is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. It is the auspicious advent of Srimati Radharani, the eternally beloved of Lord Krishna, and is celebrated with extreme devotion in Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana.

ISKCON Temple, Banke Bihari Temple and Radha Vallabh Temple in Vrindavan organize grand Radha-Krishna kirtans, lectures, and banquets for the devotees. The environment is full of spiritual bliss when one utters the name of Radha Rani and feels spiritual bliss.