Radhashtami, on Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami, celebrates the appearance of Shri Radha Rani in Barsana, fifteen days after Janmashtami. For many devotees she is the heart of Braj bhakti, and her shringaar is the most detailed of all.
The pieces of Radha Rani's shringaar
- Mukut or chandrika: a delicate mukut or a chandrika on the forehead.
- Maangteeka: a maangteeka along the parting.
- Nath: the nose ring is a signature of Radha Rani's look. Choose from our nath and besar collection.
- Earrings: jhumki or kundal from our earrings collection.
- Choker and haar: layer a choker with a longer haar.
- Bangles and payal: bangles on both hands and payal on the feet.
- Bindi: a small bindi completes the face.
- Chunri: a lehenga-style poshak with a chunri draped over the head.
Colours for Radhashtami
Pink, red, peach and gold are the most loved choices. Many families match Radha Rani's colour with Krishna's on festival days, for example pink for her and white or yellow for him.
Matching her with Krishna
If you are dressing the pair, keep the metal finish the same (both gold or both silver) and repeat one stone colour across both. Our Yugal Sarkar sets and the wider Radha Krishna collection make this easy. Read our Radha Krishna pairing guide for more.
Sizing tips
- Standing Radha idols are measured by height. Check the size on each listing.
- For nath and earrings, check whether your idol has holes or needs a clip-on style.
- If unsure, WhatsApp us a photo of the idol on 62677 19149 and we'll suggest what fits.
Frequently asked questions
What is solah shringaar for Radha Rani?
Solah shringaar means the sixteen adornments of a bride, from bindi and sindoor to bangles and payal. For Radha Rani it usually includes mukut or chandrika, maangteeka, nath, earrings, haar, bangles, kamarband and payal along with her poshak and chunri.
Can I dress Radha Rani without a nath?
Yes. If the idol has no space for a nath, a maangteeka and earrings still give a complete look.
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