The Divine Swing Festival
Jhulan Yatra (Swing Festival) is a beautiful five-day festival celebrated during the monsoon season in the month of Shravan (July/August). During this festival, deities of Radha and Krishna are placed on elaborately decorated swings in temples across Vrindavan and the entire Braj region.
Celebrations in Vrindavan
Every temple in Vrindavan participates in Jhulan Yatra. The swings are decorated with fragrant flowers, colorful fabrics, and intricate ornaments. Devotees take turns gently swinging the divine couple while singing devotional songs describing the Raas Leela.
The Banke Bihari Temple, Radha Raman Temple, and ISKCON Temple have particularly famous Jhulan celebrations. The Banke Bihari Temple's Phool Bangla (flower house) during this period is legendary.
- Five-day celebration during Shravan month
- Elaborate flower-decorated swings in every temple
- Special Phool Bangla at Banke Bihari Temple
- Devotional singing and kirtan sessions
- Monsoon adds a romantic and devotional atmosphere
