Radha Ashtami 2026: Radha Ashtami marks the birthday of Radha Rani. It is celebrated annually on the *Ashtami* (eighth day) of the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Bhadrapada. Is Radha Ashtami today or tomorrow? The *Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami* *tithi* (lunar day) begins this afternoon, September 18, and continues until the afternoon of September 19. There may be some confusion regarding the date, as the birth celebration and worship are ideally performed at the actual time of birth. Let us find out whether Radha Ashtami falls today or tomorrow and what the auspicious timing (*Muhurat*) for the worship is.

Radha Ashtami 2026: Today or Tomorrow?
The worship associated with the Radha Ashtami fast takes place during *Madhyahna* (midday). To determine the correct date, one should consult the *Panchang* (Hindu almanac) for the *Madhyahna* timing during *Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami*.
According to the *Panchang*, the *Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami* *tithi* begins today, September 18, at 1:00 PM and lasts until 3:26 PM tomorrow, September 19.

Based on the *Udaya Tithi* (sunrise date) and the *Madhyahna* worship *Muhurat*, the Radha Ashtami fast falls tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. One should observe the fast and worship Radha Rani on this day.

Radha Ashtami *Muhurat* 2026
The auspicious time (*Muhurat*) for Radha Ashtami worship is from 11:01 AM to 1:28 PM. During this period, one should worship *Shriji* (Radha Rani) according to the prescribed rituals and celebrate her birth anniversary. The worship window on Radha Ashtami lasts for 2 hours and 27 minutes.

On Radha Ashtami, the *Char-Samanya* (General/Movable) *Muhurat* in the afternoon is from 12:15 PM to 1:46 PM; the *Labh-Unnati* (Gain/Progress) *Muhurat* is from 1:46 PM to 3:18 PM; and the *Amrit-Sarvottam* (Nectar/Best) *Muhurat* is from 3:18 PM to 4:50 PM. In the evening, the *Labh-Unnati* *Muhurat* will be from 6:22 PM to 7:50 PM. Additionally, on Radhashtami, the *Brahma Muhurat* falls between 04:34 AM and 05:21 AM. The auspicious time of the day, known as *Abhijit Muhurat*, will be from 11:50 AM to 12:39 PM.

On Radhashtami, *Rahu Kaal* (an inauspicious period) is from 09:11 AM to 10:43 AM. Sunrise will occur at 06:08 AM, while sunset is scheduled for 06:22 PM.

**Radhashtami 2026 and *Ayushman Yoga***
This year, Radhashtami will be celebrated during *Ayushman Yoga*. *Ayushman Yoga* will begin in the morning and last until 2:29 PM. Following this, *Saubhagya Yoga* will commence and continue until the afternoon of September 20.

On Radhashtami, *Ravi Yoga* will form at 1:43 AM (post-midnight) and remain in effect until 6:08 AM on September 20.

**Radhashtami 2026 *Paran* (Fast-Breaking) Time**
The *Paran* (breaking of the fast) for Radhashtami takes place after sunrise on the following day. Therefore, the fast should be concluded by performing *Paran* after 06:08 AM on September 20.

**Celebrations at the Ladli Ji Temple in Barsana**
Festivities are organized in Barsana, located in the Braj region, on the day of Radhashtami. The birth anniversary is celebrated with great grandeur at the temple of Shri Ladli Ji Maharaj, where rituals such as *Abhishek* (ceremonial bathing) and *Puja* (worship) of Radha Rani are performed. Special prayers and devotional services are also held at the ashram of Premanand Ji Maharaj on Radhashtami.

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