Radha Ashtami 2026: Date, Time, Tithi and Puja Muhurat Explained

Radha Ashtami 2026 is observed on Saturday, 19 September 2026. The festival marks the appearance day of Shri Radha Rani and is celebrated with fasting, puja and devotional singing across India.

When is Radha Ashtami 2026 Observed?

According to the Times of India, the main puja is performed on 19 September because the Ashtami Tithi spans the 18th and 19th of September, and the Madhyahna (midday) period of the 19th is when the rituals are traditionally held.

Tithi and Timing Details

Event	Date & Time (IST)
Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami Tithi begins	18 September 2026, 1:00 PM
Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami Tithi ends	19 September 2026, 3:26 PM

These dates are taken from the Hindu Panchang and are confirmed by the Times of India source.

Madhyahna Puja Muhurat for New Delhi

Muhurat	Time (IST)
Start	11:01 AM
End	1:28 PM
Duration	2 h 27 min

These timings are specific to New Delhi; devotees in other regions should consult their local panchang for the exact window.

Why Some Sources List 18 September

The Indian Panorama article notes that Radha Ashtami is celebrated on 18 September because that is when the Ashtami Tithi starts. The Times of India clarifies that the festival’s main observances occur on the 19th when the Tithi’s midday period falls. This explains the discrepancy between the lunar date and the Gregorian date used for puja.

How to Observe the Festival

Typical practices include:

• Observing a fast – either a full‑day fast or a single‑meal fast as per family tradition.
• Bathing early and wearing clean, modest clothes.
• Preparing a clean worship space with an image or idol of Radha‑Krishna.
• Offering flowers, fruits, sweets and other vegetarian items.
• Performing puja during the Madhyahna muhurat.
• Reciting prayers, singing bhajans and offering aarti.

In Barsana, Vrindavan and Mathura, temples are decorated with flowers and special abhisheka ceremonies are conducted. The Telangana Today report confirms that on 19 September, the Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Hyderabad hosted a grand 108‑Kalasha abhisheka with many devotees.

Local Timing Variations

Because sunrise and sunset differ by region, the exact Madhyahna window may shift slightly. Devotees outside Delhi should check their local panchang or a reliable Hindu calendar for the precise timings in their city.

For a quick reference, the Times of India provides the New Delhi muhurat and the Panchang dates, while the Indian Panorama article offers the lunar perspective.

Whether you plan to observe a fast, perform a puja, or simply attend a local celebration, knowing the correct date and timing will help you honor Radha Ashtami with devotion and joy.

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