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Religion
Devotees Celebrate Shri Radha Ashtami with Fervor at Panchmukhi Shiv Temple, Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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Thousands gathered at the Panchmukhi Shiv Temple in Mohali to observe Shri Radha Ashtami with prayers, cultural programs and traditional rituals.
On the auspicious occasion of Shri Radha Ashtami, the Panchmukhi Shiv Temple in Mohali opened its doors to a large congregation of devotees. The temple premises were adorned with floral garlands and illuminated with oil lamps as worshippers arrived to offer their prayers.
The celebrations began with a special aarti dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Radha, followed by devotional bhajans performed by local singers. Traditional rituals such as the distribution of prasad, Sankalp, and a communal feast were organized to mark the festival.
Organisers reported that the atmosphere was charged with devotion and cultural vibrancy, with participants taking part in folk dances and recitations of sacred verses. The event underscored the temple’s role as a focal point for religious and community gatherings in the region.
Local authorities noted that the gathering proceeded peacefully, with adequate arrangements for crowd management and sanitation. The temple’s management expressed gratitude to the devotees for their enthusiastic participation and pledged to continue fostering such inclusive celebrations in the future.
The celebrations began with a special aarti dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Radha, followed by devotional bhajans performed by local singers. Traditional rituals such as the distribution of prasad, Sankalp, and a communal feast were organized to mark the festival.
Organisers reported that the atmosphere was charged with devotion and cultural vibrancy, with participants taking part in folk dances and recitations of sacred verses. The event underscored the temple’s role as a focal point for religious and community gatherings in the region.
Local authorities noted that the gathering proceeded peacefully, with adequate arrangements for crowd management and sanitation. The temple’s management expressed gratitude to the devotees for their enthusiastic participation and pledged to continue fostering such inclusive celebrations in the future.