Jhulan Yatra

Name: Jhulan Yatra
Start: 2026-08-23
End: 2026-08-23
Location: Puri

Jhulan Yatra is a sacred swinging festival dedicated to Sri Radha and Sri Krishna, celebrated with decorated swings, floral arrangements, and devotional music at the Shree Jagannatha Temple and various Maths in Puri.

Date: Aug 23, 2026
Location: Puri
Lunar date: Âm lịch

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Decorated swings for Sri Radha and Sri Krishna
Floral arrangements
Devotional music and singing
Celebrations at Shree Jagannatha Temple

The Jhulan Yatra, also known as Jhulana Jatra, is a significant religious festival associated with the divine swinging pastimes of Sri Radha and Sri Krishna. It is traditionally observed during the holy Hindu month of Shravana.

In Puri, India, the festival holds a distinctive character within the spiritual universe of Lord Jagannatha. Celebrations include elaborate decorations of swings, beautiful floral arrangements, and devotional music and singing, creating an atmosphere of joy and spiritual serenity. The gentle movement of the swing symbolizes divine love and the intimate relationship between the Divine and the devotee, reflecting deep bhakti (devotion).

Key venues for the Jhulan Yatra festivities in Puri include the historic Shree Jagannatha Temple, as well as renowned spiritual institutions such as Emar Matha and Radha Ballabha Matha. These locations host beautifully adorned deities and foster collective participation from devotees, embodying Puri's rich devotional traditions and the enduring spiritual and cultural legacy of Jagannatha Sanskruti.

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Location described by the source: Shree Jagannatha Temple; odishabarta.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Puri

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