| Радхаштами | |
|---|---|
 Празднование Радхаштами в Кришна Баларам Мандир | |
| Также называемый | Радха Аштами, Радха Джаянти |
| Под наблюдением | Индусы |
| Тип | Религиозное, Культурное |
| Торжества | Полдень Sringara в Матхура , Вриндаванах , и Barsana . Манимахеш Ятра [1] |
| Дата 2021 года | 14 сентября (вт) |
| 2022 год | 4 сентября (вс) |
| Частота | Ежегодный |
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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.[2][3] In the Viṣṇu Khaṇḍa of the Skanda Purana, it is mentioned that God Krishna had 16,000 friends called Gopi and gopikas, out of which Radha was the most prominent one of the revered 108.[4]
History and Significance[edit]
The Radharani was born on the 8th day (Ashtami) of the bright fortnight (shukla paksha ashtami) in the month of Bhadrapada month, Anuradha Nakshatra, 12 noon and As per the Gregorian calendar, 23 September 3221 BC - Wednesday at Barsana (Rawal), Uttar Pradesh, India. Goddess Radha was found on the golden lotus in the pond by king Vrishbhanu and his wife Keerti. As per folktales, Radha did not open her eyes to see the world until Lord Krishna himself appeared in front of her.[5]
Fasting and Celebration[edit]
Traditionally, followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism (ISKCON devotees) and devotees of goddess Radha observe the Radha Ashtami Vrat (fast). Devotees usually follow a half-day fast on this day. But, like Ekadashi, some devotees observe this fast for full day and some even without water. In ISKCON temples Mahabhishek of Radharani is done on this day.[6][7][8]
Radhashtami is ceremoniously celebrated in the Braj area. On Radhastami, Radha Krishna icons are traditionally dressed entirely in flowers. Additionally, Radhashtami is the only day on which devotees may receive darshan of Radha's feet. On all other days, they remain covered.[9]
On this day, devotees also sing devotional songs in praise of the divine couple Radha Krishna and their pastimes. Later, feast is served as prasada to celebrate this day.
The mantras which are chanted on Radhashtami are: Aum Vrashbahnujaye Vidmahe, Krishnapriyaye Dheemahi Tanno Radha Prachodaya and Radhe Radhe.
Significance[edit]
The Manimahesh Yatra that starts from the Krishna Janmashtami ends in the Radhastami.[10]
See also[edit]
- Janmastami
- Manimahesh Lake
- Radha
- Vaishnavism
- Krishnaism
- Vrindavana
References[edit]
- ^ Ashtami- Significance And Celebrations[1]
- ^ Bhadrapada Festivals
- ^ "Radhastami celebrations at ISKCON temple today". 6 September 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ Radha Ashtami festival
- ^ "Radha Ashtami 2017: Significance, Mahurat Timings, Prasad and Pooja Rituals". 30 August 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "Radhastami celebrations at ISKCON temple today". 6 September 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "An ashtami that marks Radha's birthday". 27 August 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "Radha Ashtami 2017: Significance, Mahurat Timings, Prasad and Pooja Rituals". 30 August 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "An ashtami that marks Radha's birthday". 27 August 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "No Manimahesh Yatra this year due to Covid". 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
External links[edit]
- "Srila Prabhupada's Presentation of Srimati Radharani - First Radhastami celebration in ISKCON". www.sdgonline.org. Retrieved 8 September 2008. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- "Radhastami". www.krishna.com. Retrieved 3 September 2013. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- "Celebration of Radhashtami festival in Vrindavan". www.radhavallabh.com. Retrieved 4 December 2008. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
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