Jhulan Utsava
August 5, 2025
The Jhulan Festival is celebrated in the month of Shravana (August), from the eleventh day of the bright fortnight (Ekadashi) to the full-moon day (Purnima). This festival is celebrated to commemorate the childhood pastimes of Sri Krishna with His friends, the young cowherd boys and girls, swinging underneath the trees.
Every day, the Deities of Sri Radha Govinda are adorned with various pieces of jewellery and gently swayed on a swing decorated profusely with flowers. The main temple hall is decorated beautifully with flowers and festoons. The Deities of Sri Krishna and Srimati Radha Rani are adorned in brilliance and placed on a Jhulan (swing) decorated with a variety of beautiful flowers. A special arati is offered to the Deities, accompanied by sweet kirtans sung by devotees. After the arati, devotees get an opportunity to sway the swing and offer direct personal service to their Lordships.
Here is an opportunity for you to serve the Divine Couple and receive Their blessings. Sponsor the flowers and decoration of the festival and don’t miss the celebrations live on our YouTube channel from 8:00 PM onwards.
