Tue Sep 10 23:19:25 UTC 2024: ## Radha Ashtami Celebrated Today: Devotees Seek Blessings from Radha Rani

**New Delhi, September 11, 2024:** Today marks the celebration of Radha Ashtami, the birth anniversary of Radha Rani, a beloved deity in Hinduism. The festival is observed with great fervor and enthusiasm by Radha-Krishna devotees across the country, much like Krishna Janmashtami.

Observed on the eighth day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, Radha Ashtami holds immense significance for devotees. It is believed that worshipping Radha Rani and chanting her names on this day brings solace from life’s troubles and fulfills wishes.

To appease Radha Rani on this auspicious occasion, devotees engage in devotional activities including fasting and reciting her 28 names with sincere devotion.

Radha Ashtami is a vibrant celebration filled with the chanting of “Radhe-Krishna” mantras and joyous festivities. The festival is a testament to the deep devotion and love that devotees hold for Radha Rani, considered the embodiment of love, compassion, and divine grace.

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