The Hindu festival of Radha Ashtami commemorates the birth anniversary of 'Shri Radha Rani', the consort of Lord Krishna. She is known to be an 'avatar' of Goddess Lakshmi. It is celebrated on the 'ashtami' (8th day) of the Shukla Paksha (the bright fortnight of moon) during the month of 'Bhadrapada' in the Hindu calendar.