Story of Radha Kund
Radha Kund Mathura: Ahoi Ashtami is celebrated every year on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This time Ahoi Ashtami will be celebrated on 13 October 2025. On this day people observe fast and worship Ahoi Mata with rituals. On the occasion of Ahoi Ashtami, great joy is seen in Mathura. On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, a large number of devotees take bath in Radha Rani Kund located in Mathura. In this article we will tell you the story of Radha Kund.
What is Radha Rani Kund?
Radha Rani Kund is a sacred water pond located in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, which is considered to have special significance in Hindu religion. There is a religious belief that bathing in this pond on the midnight of Ahoi Ashtami leads to the birth of a child and all the wishes are fulfilled. This Kund was built by Radha Rani after the killing of Shri Krishna and Krishna also blessed it, due to which it became more famous than Krishna Kund.
When should one take bath in Radha Kund?
Bathing in Radha Kund should be done at midnight on Ahoi Ashtami. This is considered an important date of Kartik month and taking bath at this time can fulfill all the wishes including having a child.
What happens by taking bath in Radha Kund?
According to religious belief, bathing in Radha Kund leads to the birth of a child and all the wishes are fulfilled. There is a belief about Radha Kund that it was dug by Lord Krishna on the instructions of Radha Ji himself after killing Arishtasura. On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, a large number of childless couples come here to take bath.
The mystery of Radha Kund is linked to the mythological story of Lord Shri Krishna being freed from the sin of cow slaughter and Radha Rani building the Kund with her bracelet. This pond is a symbol of devotion to Lord Krishna and love for Radha Rani.
Who built Krishna Kund?
According to the legend, once Shri Krishna killed a demon named Arishtasura, after which he was accused of the sin of cow slaughter. Then Radha Rani asked Shri Krishna to take bath in all the holy places to get rid of the sin of cow slaughter. Then Lord Shri Krishna, on the advice of Devarshi Narad, dug a pond with his flute and collected the water of all the pilgrimages in it, which was named Krishna Kund.
Who built Radha Kund?
After Lord Krishna dug the Krishna Kund, Radha ji also dug another small pond with her bracelet. Shri Krishna saw that pond and blessed that it would be more famous than Krishna Kund and by taking bath in it, all the wishes of the devotees would be fulfilled. It is believed that this pond was dug on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, which is called Ahoi Ashtami. Since then, there is a special belief of taking bath in this pond on the day of Ahoi Ashtami.
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