Wed Sep 11 02:01:13 UTC 2024: ## Radha Ashtami 2024: A Day of Special Significance and Auspicious Yogas

**Chhattisgarh, India** – Radha Ashtami, the festival celebrating the birth of Radha Rani, will be observed on September 11th, 2024. This year, the festival coincides with a rare and auspicious combination of planetary yogas, making it particularly significant.

According to the Panchang (Hindu calendar), the Ashtami Tithi begins on September 10th at 11:12 PM and ends on September 11th at 11:45 PM. The festival is celebrated on the day of the Ashtami Tithi based on the Udaya Tithi (sunrise).

This year, Radha Ashtami will witness the formation of several auspicious yogas, including the Preeti Yoga, Gajakesari Rajyoga, Budhaditya Rajyoga, Ravi Yoga, and Shash Rajyoga. These yogas are considered highly auspicious in astrology.

Radha Ashtami holds special significance in Hindu scriptures. Worshipping Radha Rani on this day is believed to bring blessings from Maa Lakshmi and lead to a happy and prosperous married life.

**Ancient Tradition of Divine Justice**

Meanwhile, in Chhattisgarh, the Bhangaram Devi Temple continues its unique tradition of administering justice among the deities. Villagers bring their grievances against the gods to the temple, where the presiding deity, Bhangaram Devi, acts as the judge. The accused deities’ idols are placed in the back of the temple, while villagers act as lawyers. Chickens are used as witnesses, and the sentence is delivered by the village elder.

The upcoming Radha Ashtami is expected to be a time of both religious devotion and vibrant cultural traditions across India.

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