Radhashtami

Srimati Radharani’s glorious birth occurred on the eighth day of the bright moon in the month of Bhadra. Although generally not full on that day, the moon appeared full to celebrate Radharani’s appearance in this world. Among all of Krishna’s consorts in Sri Vrindavana, Srimati Radharani is the greatest. In fact, She is the queen of Vrndavana. join ISKCON Indore on the auspicious occasion of Radhashtmi. On Radhashtami day, a new outfit is offered to Srimati Radharani and the temple is lavishly decorated with flowers and garlands. This is a day when one can have darshan of Srimati Radharani’s lotus feet. Srimati Radharani’s glories are narrated in the morning Bhagavatam class.

A maha-abhisheka is performed at noon with a variety of ingredients and many colorful flowers. An elaborate bhoga of many varieties of food items along with many sweet dishes is cooked. After the abhisheka, bhoga is offered and maha-arati is performed. Devotees fast till noon and enjoy a transcendental feast in the afternoon.