✨Lalita Saptami - ललिता सप्तमी

Lalita Saptami Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025

The day of Lalita Saptami is dedicated to Shri Lalita Devi who was the close friend of Radha Rani. Lalita Saptami is the seventh day of the Shukla Paksha, in Bhadrapad month.

Lalita Devi was one of the most beloved Gopi towards Radha Rani and Shri Krishna. This day has a great importance and is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Gopika Lalita. The devotees worship Lalita Devi along with Shri Krishna and Radha Devi on this day. Lalita Saptami falls exactly a day before festival Radhashtami and 14 days after Janmashtami.

Related NameLalita Jayanti
Begins TithiBhadrapada Shukla Saptami
ReasonBirth Anniversary of Gopika Lalita.
CelebrationsRasa lila or Raas Leela, worshipped in Shri Radha Krishn Mandir
हिन्दी में पढ़ें - ललिता सप्तमी
ललिता सप्तमी श्री राधा रानी की करीबी सखी ललिता देवी को समर्पित है, जो भद्रपद महीने के शुक्ल पक्ष की सप्तमी तिथि को मनाया जाता है।

The Significance of Lalita Saptami

Lalita Devi is one of the most lovable Gopis among all eight Gopis. She was the eighth Gopi and their group of Gopis is known as Ashtasakhis. The other Ashtasakhis are Shri Visakha, Shri Chitralekha, Shri Champakalata, Shri Tungavidya, Shri Indulekha, Shri Rangadevi, and Shri Sudevi. All the eight Gopis (Ashtasakhis) displays the divine love for their beloved Lord Krishna and Radha Rani. Lalita Devi is known as the most loyal friend of Radha Rani. She has a pale yellow appearance and wears clothes like peacock features.

Lalita Devi had the extreme passion and dignity towards Lord Krishna and Radha Devi. Lalita Devi was born in Karehla village and then her father took her to Uccagaon. The place still has an appearance of the imprints of her lotus feet and utensils used by Lalita Devi and other Gopis to serve Lord Krishna. Sometimes, in the sunlight, the imprints of her lotus feet shine and glitter.

Rituals of Lalita Saptami

Lalita is the most devoted follower of Lord Krishna and Radha Devi. She was a constant friend of Radha Rani. She has only one desire of serving Radha Devi and Shri Krishna. Braj Bhoomi and Vrindavan are the most popular places where Lalita Saptami is being celebrated religiously. It is the most auspicious day of Lalita Devi's affection for Shri Krishna and Radha Rani.

Related Information

Frequency
Yearly / Annual
Duration
1 Days
Begins Tithi
Bhadrapada Shukla Saptami
Months
August / September
Reason
Birth Anniversary of Gopika Lalita.
Celebrations
Rasa lila or Raas Leela, worshipped in Shri Radha Krishn Mandir
Imp Places
Barsana, Mathura, Vrindavan, Braj Pradesh.
Past Dates
10 September 2024, 22 September 2023, 3 September 2022, 13 September 2021

Updated: Aug 29, 2024 12:12 PM

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