Namadwaar, Atlanta:
By the immense grace of Sri Swamiji and Sri Madhuri Sakhi Sametha Sri Premikavaradhan Takurji, Atlanta Namadwaar joyously celebrated the Divine Descent of Sri Radharani, with days of loving offerings culminating in a beautiful Radhashtami celebration filled with Nama, Sri Madhurageethams, and devotion.
From September 8 through September 18, devotees lovingly offered 100 Sri Madhurageethams glorifying Sri Radharani at Atlanta Namadwaar. On September 18, on the auspicious occasion of Radhashtami, devotees celebrated the Divine Descent of our beloved Sri Radharani at Namadwaar with offerings of Mahamantra and Sri Madhurageethams.
On Saturday, September 19, devotees gathered at Namadwaar for an evening dedicated to Sri Radharani. The celebrations commenced with Nama and Sri Madhurageetham offerings, followed by Sri Radha Ashtotharam, performed by 20–25 young girls, who offered Pushparchana at the paadam of Sri Radharani. This was followed by Kanya Pooja, with each of the girls lovingly presented with gifts as a blessing on the auspicious occasion.
Click on the link to watch the paada pooja video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pwoVpRit7CE
The celebration was filled with Sri Radha Nama and Sri Madhurageethams glorifying Sri Radharani, led by the youth girls. One of the most joyous moments of the evening was a beautiful Anukaranam depicting the Divine Descent of Sri Radharani. A beautifully decorated Sri Radharani doll represented baby Sri Radharani, while a Bhagavatha couple portrayed Vrishabhanu Maharaj and Kirtida Devi. They lovingly carried baby Sri Radharani to the cradle, placed Her within it, and gently swayed the cradle. The assembled ladies and young girls danced joyfully around the cradle, rejoicing together and celebrating Her Divine Descent. The Anukaranam was beautifully accompanied by the Sri Madhurageethams “Radhai Pirandhal Engal Radhai Pirandhal” and “Kottu Murase Kottu Murase,” bringing alive the joy and festivity surrounding the divine birth of Sri Radharani.
Madhurageetham videos:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zMe-8NeQrj0
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/S4l_9V07bUQ
Anukaranam videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhlfMZlVmjo&t=57s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wahtHGfEkxI
The evening was further adorned with beautiful dance offerings. Kum. Darshana and Kum. Chinmayi danced to the Sri Madhurageetham “kOlAhalam engum kOlAhalam,” beautifully expressing the festive joy of the occasion. Smt. Gayatri Vasanth ji offered a graceful dance to the Sri Madhurageetham “ChinnanjchiRu thaLire.” A group of eight young girls, ages seven to ten, came together for a joyful dance offering to the Sri Madhurageetham “Radhe Pirandanale.”
Click on the links below to watch the dance performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie7rE68FMcs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmRTgaqydME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxSRYJjWDUM
The celebrations also featured Sri Vraj Kishori Kirtan, rendered by Kum. Radharani, accompanied by a beautiful group dance by the youth girls, led by Kum. Darshana.
By the immense grace of Sri Swamiji and the opportunities to serve given to them, the Satsang youth girls took centre stage this Radhashtami—from singing, choreographing and dancing to taking the lead in decorating Namadwaar and lovingly baking a special Radhashtami cake. Kum. Radharani, Kum. Harini and Kum. Akshara led the Sri Madhurageetham offerings, Kum. Samiksha took the lead in the beautiful decorations, and Kum. Akshara lovingly baked the special cake. Their enthusiastic spirit of Kainkaryam was a special highlight of the celebration.
Throughout the evening, the beautifully adorned Namadwaar provided a vibrant and joyous setting for the celebration. Red and gold balloons of different sizes, along with beautiful, colorful and fragrant flower garlands, adorned the space, beautifully complementing the resplendent attire of Sri Madhuri Sakhi Sametha Sri Premikavaradhan Takurji and adding to the festive splendor. Radha Nama was woven throughout the décor and remained constantly on the lips of the devotees, filling Namadwaar with devotion and joy. Amidst this beautiful setting, Sri Madhuri Sakhi Sametha Sri Premikavaradhan Takurji were truly a sight to behold, and devotees felt immensely blessed to have Their divine darshan on this auspicious occasion.
The joyous evening concluded with the cutting of the special Radhashtami cake by the Kanyas, followed by Harathi and Dolotsavam, and special prasadam for all those in attendance.
With hearts filled with gratitude, devotees offered the entire celebration as a loving Kainkaryam at the lotus feet of Sri Swamiji and Sri Madhuri Sakhi Sametha Sri Premikavaradhan Takurji, grateful for the blessed opportunity to come together in Nama and celebrate the Divine Descent and boundless grace of Sri Radharani.
Orlando, FL:
By the immense grace of Sri Madhuri Sakhi Premika Varadan Thakurji, the blessings of Jagannath Parivar, and the loving guidance of our Guru Maharaj, GOD Satsang Orlando celebrated Radhashtami with sacred Radha Kalyanam on September 19th, 2026.
The ceremony was beautifully conducted by the Bhagavathas of GOD Orlando Satsang. For nearly three hours, the space was filled with heartfelt singing of Madhurageetams, Sampradaya bhajans, Guru kirtans, Ashtapadis, Namavalis, and Nama Sankirtan. With the wonderful support of the instrumentalists, the music created a truly uplifting and devotional atmosphere.
What made the celebration even more special was the enthusiastic participation of all the devotees. Everyone contributed with so much love, making the satsang joyful and vibrant.
The event was graciously hosted at the home of Jothikumar ji and Umanandhini ji where the decorations beautifully set the tone for the divine wedding. Devotees from Orlando lovingly prepared delicious offerings and an elaborate seer, and we were happy to have nearly 100 devotees join in this auspicious celebration.
With grateful hearts, we pray at the lotus feet of Bhagavan and Guru Maharaj for their continued blessings and many more opportunities for satsang, seva, and joyful chanting of the divine Nama.
Namadwaar, Houston:
Radhashtami Celebrations – September 6-19
By the blessings of Sri Swamiji and the immense grace of Sri Aishwarya Srinivasa Perumal and Sri Premika Varadan–Madhuri Sakhi, Radhashtami was celebrated at Sri Aishwarya Srinivasa Perumal Temple with special satsangs and offerings centered around Sri Radha Devi.
In the days leading up to Radhashtami, devotees gathered each evening to offer Radha Kirtans. On Radhashtami day, devotees chanted Radha Nama and offered Radha Kirtans. A beautiful decoration was also made for Sri Premika Varadan–Madhuri Sakhi for the special occasion. Several visitors joined the celebration that day and participated in the event and had darshan.
On Saturday, September 19, children came dressed as Gopas and Gopis to celebrate Radhashtami and participated in Sri Radha Devi Pada Puja, Kolattam/Dandia and Kirtans. The sacred vastram blessed by Sri Swamiji for the Houston devotees, bearing the divine footprints of Sri Radha Devi, was opened for everyone to have darshan. The children also performed Archana to Sri Radha Devi’s divine footprints.
As the celebration coincided with Purataasi Saturday, devotees had darshan of the Thinai Deepam and offered their prayers to Sri Aishwarya Srinivasa Perumal during the Deepam. The satsang also included Hanuman Chalisa chanting three times, Hanumanji Puja and Maha Harathi.
The Radhashtami celebrations brought children, parents, devotees and visitors together to chant Radha Nama and offer kirtans and other devotional offerings to Sri Radha Devi.
Tampa, FL:
With Guru Maharaj’s immense grace and the blessings of Madhuri Sakhi samedha Premika Varadha Takurji, our satsangh joyfully celebrated Radhashtami over two blissful weeks.
On September 12 and 19, we performed abhishegam to His Holiness’ padhukas and to our Yugalam, offering heartfelt devotion. Across both weeks, devotees collectively offered 50 beautiful Madhuragitams in praise of our cutie‑pie Radharani. Every family participated, singing with love and joy.
The celebration concluded with a sweet offering — a birthday cake for Radharani, lovingly cut in her honor.
