On the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month, special vibrancy is seen in the temples of Kishori ji across the country including Barsana city. For this auspicious occasion, Barsana city is decorated like a bride. It is a religious belief that the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month is celebrated as the incarnation day of Radha Rani. On this day, Lord Krishna is duly worshiped along with Radha Rani. Fasting is also observed. It is believed that by reciting the fast story during worship on this day, the life of the devotee is filled with happiness and the blessings of Kishori ji are obtained. Therefore, do not forget to recite the fast story on the day of Radha Ashtami (Radha Ashtami 2024).  

Worship in this auspicious time (Radha Ashtami 2024 Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Panchang, the Ashtami (Radha Ashtami 2024 Puja Time) date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month will start on September 10 at 11:11 pm and will end on September 11 at 11:46 pm. In Sanatan Dharma, the date is calculated from sunrise. In such a situation, Radha Ashtami will be celebrated on September 11. The auspicious time of Radha Ashtami is as follows-

It is on 11th September from 11:03 am to 01:32 pm.

Radha Ashtami Vrat Katha

According to the legend, once Radha Rani went out of heaven. When Lord Krishna came to know about this, he started roaming with Viraja Sakhi. When Kishori ji came to heaven, she came to know about this and she got angry. After this, she insulted Viraja. After this, she took the form of river Viraja. Sudama ji did not like this behavior of Radha Rani. He started speaking ill about Radha ji.  

Hearing Sudama's words, Kishori Ji became angry and cursed Kanha Ji's friend to be born as a demon. Sudama also cursed Radha Ji to be born as a human.

After this, due to Sudama's curse, Radha Rani had to face separation from Lord Krishna. According to some mythological stories, during the Dwapar era, Lord Vishnu, the savior of the world, incarnated as Kanha Ji, then his wife, the goddess of wealth, Maa Lakshmi incarnated on earth as Radha Rani.