Fasting on Radha Ashtami is believed to erase sins and bring happiness and prosperity. (Shutterstock)
It is believed that worshipping Radha Rani on Radha Ashtami pleases Goddess Lakshmi, bringing prosperity, wealth and a happy married life to the devotees.
Radha Ashtami, celebrated on Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, is an important festival for Hindus. Like Krishna Janmashtami, devotees observe fast on this day.
It is believed that worshipping Radha Rani on Radha Ashtami pleases Goddess Lakshmi. This brings prosperity, wealth and a happy married life to the devotees.
Radha Ashtami is generally celebrated 15 days after Krishna Janmashtami. According to the Hindu calendar, this year's Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha will begin on September 10 at 11:11 PM and end on September 11 at 11:46 PM. According to Uday Tithi, the festival of Radha Ashtami will be celebrated on September 11.
Married women usually fast on this day for offspring and good fortune. Fasting on Radha Ashtami is believed to wash away sins and bring happiness and prosperity. Fasting on this day also welcomes Goddess Lakshmi into the home, fulfilling everyone's wishes.
Many believe that the worship of Lord Krishna remains incomplete without honouring Radha Rani. Hence, Radha Ashtami is celebrated with the same fervour and pomp as Krishna Janmashtami.
