India, Sept. 3 -- For many devotees, Janmashtami ends after the midnight celebration of Lord Krishna's birth. The fast is completed, prasad is shared, and the day gradually returns to normal. But according to astrologer Sidhharrth S Kumaar of NumroVani, the spiritual journey can continue beyond Janmashtami, leading into Radha Ashtami 15 days later.

Radha Ashtami commemorates the divine appearance of Radha Rani. When the two vrats are observed as a pair, they can be seen as a meeting of purpose and love, action and devotion, strength and emotional surrender. In 2026, Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on Friday, September 4, while Radha Ashtami falls on Saturday, September 19.

Janmashtami is observed to honor Lord Krishna's birth, as h...