Mumbai: Radha Ashtami, marking the birth of Goddess Radha, will be celebrated in 2025 with immense devotion across India. In Hinduism, Radha Rani is revered as the supreme goddess of love and devotion. Scriptures describe her presence as so powerful that even the remembrance of her name is believed to remove great sorrows and hardships from one’s life.
Radha Rani is known by many names, and each name carries a unique spiritual force, offering different blessings to devotees. Chanting her names is not merely a ritual, but a sacred path towards inner transformation, prosperity, and peace. Whether one seeks happiness, wealth, love, children, or mental calm, invoking her names is said to bring divine grace into every aspect of life.
Eight sacred names of Radha Rani and their benefits
Radha
This is her most sacred and widely revered name. Chanting ‘Radha’ deepens devotion, brings harmony in married life, and fills one’s heart with peace and love.
Vrishbhanu Nandini
As the daughter of King Vrishbhanu, Radha is called Vrishbhanu Nandini. Remembering this name blesses families with peace and helps remove obstacles related to children.
Madhavi
Symbolising sweetness and love, this name adds harmony and affection in married life. For couples and lovers, chanting ‘Madhavi’ strengthens trust and stability in relationships.
Kishori
Representing Radha’s eternal youth and beauty, the name ‘Kishori’ is believed to boost self-confidence and open doors to success.
Shyamsundari
Radha is also known as Shyamsundari because she is always with Lord Krishna, who is called Shyam. Chanting this name deepens relationships and makes love life blissful.
Karunamayi
Radha Rani is the embodiment of mercy and compassion. Invoking her as ‘Karunamayi’ is said to remove sorrows and difficulties, bringing inner peace and relief from suffering.
Lalita Sakhi Swamini
As the leader of her companions (sakhis), Radha is called Lalita Sakhi Swamini. This name symbolises friendship and companionship, and chanting it helps attract true friends and supportive people in life.
Vrajeshwari
Radha Rani is worshipped as the presiding goddess of Braj Bhoomi. Chanting the name ‘Vrajeshwari’ brings prosperity, family happiness, and spiritual growth at home.