Wednesday 11 September 2024

Srimati Radharani’s glorious appearance on this planet occurred on this day around 5,000 years ago. She is the divine female energy of Lord Krishna, His loving potency, which He is all attracted by. 

She is the foremost maha-bhagavata, the greatest devotee. Krishna is all-attractive, but Radharani is so great that she attracts even Krishna. Five thousand years ago, when Lord Krishna came to this planet to perform His pastimes, Srimati Radharani also appeared.

On Radhastami day, devotees meditate on the exalted position of Srimati Radharani and offer prayers to her.

Schedule (Subject to change)

Morning

Temple Room

4:30am – Mangal Arati
7am – Guru Puja
7:30am – Deity Greeting (Darshan will remain open till 7:30pm)
7:35am – Radhika Stava (Bhajan)
8am – Drama: ‘The Box’ by Bhaktivedanta Players

Sri Krishna Haveli

8:30am – Procession to the Haveli with Srila Prabhupada
8:45am – Class by Krishna Dharma Das
10:00am – Abhishek
11am-1pm – Harinam & Book Distribution in Watford Town Centre
1:30pm Feast (please register nos for prasad below so we cook the right amount)

Evening

Sri Krishna Haveli

4pm – Procession of Radha Gokulanada and Srila Prabhupada to Haveli
4:15pm – Bhajans with the Gurukula children
5pm – Pushpa Abhishek of Radha Gokulananda (Everyone can offer flowers – please bring your own). Radharanis Birthday Cake will also be cut and distributed to everyone after offering flowers.
6:30 pm – Prasadam (please register nos for prasad above so we cook the right amount)
7:30pm – Kirtan in the Temple Room

Offering gifts to Srimati Radharani

We will have a table with jewellery, kitchen paraphernalia, and other items needed for worship that can be purchased to be given as gifts to Radharani on Her birthday. Gift table open 7am-9am & 4pm-6pm

You will be able to hand your gifts to the Pujaris who will give it to Srimati Radharani.

If you wish to order online beforehand, please use our Amazon wishlist, with a pre-approved list of gifts suitable for offering. These can also be brought to the temple between 4:00pm-6:00pm for offering.

CLICK HERE to view the wishlist

Donation Opportunities

Please donate on auspicious occasion of the Appearance or Srimati Radharani – and receive Her blessings.

£3001 – Radharanis Feast

£2000 – Radha and Krishna Panchamrita Abhishek

£500 – Flowers for Pushpa Abhishek