All festivals are considered very important in Sanatan Dharma. Similarly, the festival of Radha Ashtami (Radha Ashtami 2024) dedicated to Shri Radha Rani has special significance. This festival is celebrated after Lord Krishna Janmashtami. On this day the devotees keep fast. There is a religious belief that doing so pleases Kishori ji. According to the belief, Radha Ashtami is celebrated as the incarnation day of Shri Radha Rani. If you also keep the fast of Radha Ashtami, then before the arrival of Radha Ashtami, know how this fast is done. Let's know about it.    

Radha Ashtami auspicious time (Radha Ashtami Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month will start on September 10 at 11:11 pm. At the same time, this Tithi will end on September 11 at 11:46 pm. In Sanatan Dharma, the Tithi is calculated from sunrise. Thus, Radha Ashtami (Radha Ashtami Vrat Time) will be celebrated on September 11. The auspicious time to worship on this day is as follows-

On the day of Radha Ashtami, Radha Rani can be worshipped from 11:03 am to 01:32 pm.  

How to observe Radha Ashtami fast

On the day of Radha Ashtami (Radha Ashtami Vrat Vidhi), wake up in the Brahma hour and start the day by meditating on the deities. After completing the daily chores, take a bath and meditate with water containing Gangajal. Now do achamana. Keep water on the palm and drink it three times. Chant these mantras during this time.

'Om Keshavaaya Namah: Om Naranaaya Namah: Om Madhavaaya Namah: Om Hrishikeshaya Namah:'

Clean the house and the temple. Now spread a red cloth on the stool and place the idol of Radha Krishna on it. Take a vow to fast and then adorn them. Light a lamp of desi ghee and do aarti and chant mantras. After this, pray to Radha Krishna for happiness, prosperity and peace in life. Keep fast throughout the day. Do aarti in the evening and eat fruits. After this, break the fast the next day after doing puja.

Rules of Radha Ashtami fast

• Do not consume tamasic food.  
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• Do not insult elders.  
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• Do not have wrong thoughts about anyone.
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• Don't keep the house dirty.  
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• Do not sleep during the day during the fast.