Radhashtami — The Sacred Appearance Day of Srimati Radharani

Radha Rani is most dear to Krishna. If we approach Him through Her mercy, Krishna easily accepts us, even if we are unqualified.

- PRANJAL JOSHI

Radha Rani is most dear to Krishna. If we approach Him through Her mercy, Krishna easily accepts us, even if we are unqualified. In Vrindavan, devotees chant "Jaya Radhe" more than Krishna's name, knowing that by pleasing Radharani, the path to Krishna becomes simple and full of grace.

RADHASHTAMI — A LESS KNOWN BUT HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT FESTIVAL Just like Janmashtami is the Divine appearance day of Lord Krishna, Radhashtami is the Divine appearance day of His eternal consort Shrimati Radharani. Radhashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada or Hrsikesa (August-September). Devotees fast till noon and worship Her to get the mercy of Shri Krishna to progress in devotional service.

Shri Radha was born to King Vrishbhanu and Queen Kirtida at Raval in Brijbhoomi. She is the greatest devotee of Lord Krishna and the love between Radha and Krishna is epitomized as the highest state or perfection of love.