RADHAASTAMI - APPEARANCE DAY OF RADHA RANI
Radhashtami is a Hindu holy day commemorating the birth anniversary of the goddess Radha , consort of the god Krishna . It is celebrated mainly by devotees of Krishna, especially with great fervor in her birthplace of Barsana , on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami of the Bhadra (Hindu calendar) month. Radhastami is a very special day for all the Gaudiya Vaishnavas, as by obtaining the mercy of Srimati Radharani one can easily achieve Krishna-prema. Radha is Krishna’s dearest servant, and is His pleasure potency . Srimati Radharani’s glorious birth occured 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. At Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir, we are fortunate to also worshi...