The Appearance Day of Srimati Radharani
Radhashtami
19 September 2026
Celebrate the sacred appearance day of Srimati Radharani at Sri Sri Radha Govind Dham, ISKCON Ahmedabad.
Radhashtami is a day to remember Radharani’s deep love for Krishna, hear about Her divine qualities, chant Krishna’s holy names, and seek Her mercy for pure devotional service.
Srimati Radharani
Who is
Srimati Radharani?
Srimati Radharani is the eternal consort of Lord Krishna and His pleasure potency.
She is the greatest devotee of Krishna and the perfect example of selfless love and devotion. Her greatest happiness is in serving and pleasing Krishna.
The Highest Devotion
Why is Radhashtami Special?
Radharani’s love for Krishna is the highest example of devotion.
She teaches us that the highest form of happiness is not in serving ourselves, but in lovingly serving Krishna.
For devotees, Radhashtami is a special opportunity to glorify Srimati Radharani and pray for the desire to serve Krishna with greater sincerity and humility.
Her Divine Nature
Radharani’s Divine Qualities
Inseparable
Radha and Krishna
Radha and Krishna are inseparable.
Srimati Radharani is the pleasure potency of Krishna, and Her love brings the greatest joy to Krishna.
The loving relationship of Radha and Krishna is at the heart of the devotional teachings of Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
O Srimati Radharani, please bless me with the desire to serve Krishna with humility, sincerity, and devotion.
A Simple Prayer
The Observance
How Devotees Celebrate Radhashtami
ISKCON temples traditionally celebrate Radhashtami with special Deity decorations, flower arrangements, kirtan, glorification of Srimati Radharani, and Maha-Abhishek.
Taking Shelter
The Mercy of Srimati Radharani
Devotees pray for the mercy of Srimati Radharani because She is the greatest devotee of Krishna and the bestower of devotional service.
By taking shelter of Her, we learn how to approach Krishna with humility, love, and a sincere desire to serve.
For the Pleasure of Srimati Radharani
Offer Your Seva
Radhashtami gives us a beautiful opportunity to offer something for the pleasure of Srimati Radharani.
Your seva helps create a beautiful festival and offers an opportunity to serve Srimati Radharani with love and devotion.
Sri Sri Radha Govind Dham
Celebrate Radhashtami at ISKCON Ahmedabad
Come and celebrate the appearance of Srimati Radharani. Hear Her glories. Chant the holy names. Take the beautiful darshan of Sri Sri Radha Govind. Offer your seva. And pray for Her mercy to deepen your devotion to Krishna.