According to religious belief, Radha Rani incarnated on the *Ashtami* (eighth day) of the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Bhadrapada. Therefore, the festival of Radha Ashtami is celebrated on this date every year. According to the Vedic calendar, the festival will be celebrated on September 19 this year. Worshipping Radha Rani on this day holds special significance.

It is believed that worshipping 'Ladli Ji' (Radha Rani) on Radha Ashtami alleviates all sorrows and hardships in life and brings auspicious results. On this day, the idol of Radha Rani should be placed in an auspicious direction to ensure the full benefits of the worship are attained. When placing the idol of 'Kishori Ji' in the temple, the correct direction must be chosen in accordance with Vastu Shastra. In this article, we will tell you which direction is best for installing Radha Rani's idol on Radha Ashtami.

Which direction is auspicious?
According to Vastu Shastra, the North-East direction is considered auspicious and sacred for placing Radha Rani's idol in the temple. This direction is regarded as the abode of the deities and is the source of positive energy flow within the home. Installing and worshipping the idol in this direction yields auspicious results and invokes the grace of Kishori Ji.

One must take special care never to place Radha Rani's idol in the South direction. According to Vastu Shastra, this direction is considered the abode of the ancestors (*Pitrs*). Therefore, it is advised to understand the principles of Vastu Shastra before installing the idol of Kishori Ji on Radha Ashtami.

What should the idol of Radha Rani be like?
One should not keep a solitary idol of Radha Rani in the temple. According to the scriptures, it is considered auspicious to keep an idol depicting the divine couple—Radha and Krishna together. When acquiring the idol, ensure it is not damaged or broken (*khandit*), as worshipping a damaged idol is considered inauspicious. If the idol is cracked, it should be immersed in a holy river, and a new one should be brought home. The idol should depict Radha Rani with a smiling and compassionate countenance; an idol showing an angry expression should not be kept in the temple.

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