Patna: The ISKCON Temple in Patna will celebrate Radha Ashtami on September 19, 2026, with a series of religious programmes including a special Mahabhishek of Radha Rani, devotional discourse, aarti, Chhappan Bhog and kirtan.
The celebrations will begin with a katha from 8am to 9.30am. The temple management has also made arrangements for devotees expected to attend the programme.
Radha Rani’s Mahabhishek will begin at 11am and continue until 1pm. According to the temple management, the ceremonial ritual will include water from a thousand rivers and a Dakshinavarti Shankh.
Aarti, Chhappan Bhog And Mahaprasad
Following the Mahabhishek, Radha Rani’s aarti will be performed and Chhappan Bhog will be offered.
A devotional kirtan will follow the offering. Mahaprasad will be served to devotees from 1pm.
The temple management said arrangements have been made for crowd management and security during the celebrations.
Radha Ashtami Falls 15 Days After Janmashtami
Radha Ashtami is observed 15 days after Krishna Janmashtami and is regarded by devotees as the appearance day of Radha Rani.
Radhapati Charan Das, a member of the ISKCON Temple Management Council, said the term “appearance day” is used rather than “birth” in the tradition because the birth and actions of the divine are considered transcendental.
He said Radha Rani is regarded in ISKCON theology as the antaranga, or internal, spiritual energy of Lord Krishna.
The temple management said the significance of Radha Ashtami will also be explained to devotees through the religious discourse, including discussions on Radha Rani’s pastimes and theological significance.
Patna ISKCON Temple To Get Special Floral Decoration
The temple will be specially decorated for the September 19 celebrations. According to the management, flowers sourced from Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru will be used for the decoration.
With a large number of devotees expected to attend, the temple has made arrangements for security and crowd management during the festival.
