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Sri Sri Radha Shyamsundar Jhulana Yatra
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Sri Sri Radha Shyamsundar Jhulana Yatra - 23 August, 2026
ISKCON Vrindavan
“jaya rādhā-mādhava kuñja-bihārī”
All glories to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda, the Divine Swinging Lovers of Vṛndāvana!
As the monsoon breeze gently stirs the forests of Vrindavan, and peacocks dance under the cloudy sky, the devotees’ hearts bloom with joy- Jhulana Yatra has arrived! For five divine evenings, from 23 August, 2026, the Divine Couple, Sri Sri Radha-Govinda, are lovingly invited to swing in Their flower-adorned grove at ISKCON Vrindavan.
What is Jhulana Yatra?
Jhulana Yatra is a cherished festival where devotees celebrate Radha and Krishna’s swinging pastimes (jhulana-līlā) in the groves of Vrindavan. It is observed during the bright half of the Śrāvaṇa month, a season filled with devotion, romance, and monsoon beauty.
This festival re-enacts the transcendental pastime where the sakhis (gopi friends) joyfully place Sri Radha and Krishna on a swing, pushing Them gently while singing, dancing, and offering flowers and sweets.
Festival Highlights at ISKCON Vrindavan
Every evening, the temple courtyard transforms into a lush forest grove of Vṛndāvana, decorated with:
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Intricately handcrafted flower swings
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Daily utsava (festival) Deities of Radha-Govinda taken on procession
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Swinging pastime (Jhulana) with kirtan and joyous participation
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Festive bhoga offerings, garlands, and lamp ceremonies
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Sweet atmosphere of Vrindavan-style devotion and beauty
Devotees from around the world come to witness the Lord enjoying His divine leisure and participate in this intimate seva.
The Inner Mood of Jhulana Yatra
This is not just a visual festival—it is a bhava utsava, a festival of deep mood. It invites every devotee to become a sevak or sakhi in Krishna’s forest pastime. Just as the gopis lovingly arrange the swing, sing songs, and offer fragrant flowers, we too offer our devotion, making our hearts the true grove for Radha-Govinda.
“He who swings Radha and Govinda in his heart with love—his life becomes Vrindavan.”
How You Can Participate in Jhulana Seva
Even if you are not physically present in Vrindavan, your offerings can reach the Divine Couple:
· Sponsor flower swings or decoration
· Offer daily bhoga or lamp seva
· Submit names for special prayers during the swing festival
· Donate for prasādam or cow seva during the festival
· Watch live darshan and kirtan each evening onl
Offer Your Love This Jhulana Yatra
Let your heart swing with Rādhā and Krishna. Whether near or far, become a part of this intimate celebration through seva, song, and surrender.