Radhashtami
Radhashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth anniversary of Radha, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna. It is observed on the Ashtami (eighth day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) in the month of Bhadrapada, which typically falls in August or September according to the Gregorian calendar. This festival is particularly significant in Vaishnavism, a branch of Hinduism that focuses on the worship of Vishnu and his avatars, including Krishna.
Devotees consider Radha to be the supreme goddess, representing love, devotion, and spiritual power. On Radhashtami,
The festival emphasizes the importance of *bhakti*, or selfless devotion, and the divine love shared between
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