Radhashtami
Srimati Radharani (Hladini-shakti — the divine energy of Krishna)
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Radhashtami celebrates the appearance of Srimati Radharani — the eternal consort and divine energy (hladini-shakti) of Lord Krishna — on Bhadra Shukla Ashtami, 15 days after Janmashtami. She is the queen of Vrindavan and the embodiment of pure, selfless devotional love.
Dates 2026–2027
Mantra
Radhe Radhe / Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Radha-nama and Hare Krishna Maha-mantra
O Radha! — chant the holy name of Srimati Radharani who especially pleases when devotees take shelter of Her, after which She bestows Krishna's mercy.
How to recite
Chant with special attention to 'Hare' — Radharani's name. Offer lotus, kadamba and rose flowers to Her deity; sing Radha-stuti and Sri Radhika-ashtaka of Rupa Goswami; hear Krishna-Radha pastimes from Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10.
Benefits
Srimati Radharani intercedes on behalf of any devotee who sincerely prays to Her. Fasting and chanting on Her appearance day is said to grant devotional service in Her eternal company in Vrindavan.
✦ Special Note
Fast until noon, then break with a special prasadam feast after abhishek and arati of Radharani's deity. Offer Her red and white flowers, recite Sri Radhika-ashtaka, and meditate on Her selfless devotion to Krishna.
Foods Allowed
Foods to Avoid
Meal Idea
Fruit and dairy fast until noon — then a special Radha-bhog prasadam feast with sweets, milk preparations, and flowers — everything offered first to Srimati Radharani.
🪔 Aarti
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
आरती कुंज बिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥ गले में बैजंती माला, बजावे मुरली मधुर बाला । श्रवण में कुण्डल झलकाला, नंद के आनंद नंदलाला ॥ गगन सम अंग कांति काली, राधिका चमक रही आली । लतन में ठाढ़े बनमाली, भ्रमर सी अलक, कस्तूरी तिलक, चंद्र सी झलक, ललित छवि श्यामा प्यारी की ॥ कनकमय मोर मुकुट बिलसे, देवता दरसन को तरसे । गगन सों सुमन राशि बरसे, बाजे मुरचंग, मधुर मृदंग, ग्वालिन संग, अतुल रति गोप कुमारी की ॥ जहां ते प्रगट भई गंगा, कलुष कली हारिणि श्री गंगा । स्मरण ते होत मोह भंगा, बसी शिव सीस, जटा के बीच, हरे अघ कीच, चरण छवि श्री बनवारी की ॥ चमकती उज्ज्वल तट रेणु, बज रही वृंदावन बेणु । चहुं दिसि गोपी ग्वाल धेनु, हंसत मृदु मंद, चांदनी चंद, कटत भव फंद, टेर सुन दीन भिखारी की ॥
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