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Why is Radha Ashtami Celebrated and Why is it So Important?

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Radha Ashtami is an extremely joyous occasion held every year. This festival is celebrated with the same zeal as Lord Krishna’s birth anniversary. The birth anniversary of “Shri Radha Rani” is known as occurs on Radha Ashtami. She is a manifestation of the Goddess, Lakshmi. In the month of Bhadrapada, Radha Ashtami falls on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha. Radha Jayanti is another name for Radha Ashtami. Radha Ashtami is celebrated 15 days after ‘Janmashtami’, the birth anniversary of Sri Krishna. It is celebrated on the ‘Ashtami’ (8th day) of the Shukla Paksha (the bright fortnight of the moon) during the month of ‘Bhadrapada’ in the Hindu calendar. The celebrations of Radha Ashtami are even grand in Mathura, Vrindavan, and especially Barsana. The Significance of Radha Ashtami Radha Ashtami is celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the bright half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls in August or September. This day marks the appearance or birth of Radha. The ...

Radha Ashtami: Celebrating the Divine Love of Radha Rani

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Every year, on the auspicious occasion of Radha Ashtami, devotees from all over the world gather to celebrate the birth of Radha Rani, the divine consort of Lord Krishna. Radha Ashtami is a day filled with devotion, joy, and love, as devotees pay homage to Radha Rani , who symbolizes the epitome of divine love and devotion. In 2023, this sacred day falls on September 22nd, and the celebrations are expected to be grander than ever. The Significance of Radha Ashtami Radha Rani holds a unique and cherished place in Hindu mythology. She is not only revered as the beloved companion of Lord Krishna but is also considered the embodiment of pure love and devotion. Radha's love for Krishna is seen as the ultimate form of devotion, and their divine union is a symbol of the inseparable bond between the devotee and the divine. Radha Ashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Braj Bhumi, which includes the towns of Barsana and Vrindavan. Barsana is believed to be the birthplace of Radha Ra...

Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya: A Beacon of Hope for the Impoverished

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In a society where healthcare is sometimes not accessible, hospitals like Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya have enormous value. Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya was founded during the lifetime of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj to provide healthcare services for the unprivileged. Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya is located in three cities in Mangarh, Barsana, and Vrindavan, and serves as lifelines for the impoverished in society. They offer not just medical treatment, but a holistic approach to healing, nurturing the body, mind, and soul of those in need. This blog sheds light on how critical Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya is to the most vulnerable in our society. A Glimpse into the Lives of the Impoverished Imagine the pain, the suffering once faced even when going through the most common of illnesses. No clean room to rest in, no comfortable bed, no fresh air, no readily available food, no proper medication, and no nearby doctors. This is the harsh reality that many impoverished indiv...

Janmashtami at Prem Mandir: A Divine Celebration of Lord Krishna's Birth

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Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, is one of India's divine and spiritual festivals. It has a unique place in the hearts of believers, particularly in Vrindavan, where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. Every year on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, Prem Mandir, a divine abode in Vrindavan dedicated to Lord Krishna, celebrates Janmashtami in a blessed and divine way. This year they are all set to host a grand celebration that you can watch live on Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj's official YouTube channel on September 7th at 10:00 PM. The Significance of Janmashtami Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, who is revered as Lord Vishnu's eighth avatar. It occurs on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Hindu lunar calendar's month of Bhadrapada. Millions of devoted around the world celebrate this day with great zeal and devotion. Prem Mandir's Janmashtami Grand Celebration Prem Mandir, nestled in the s...