What is Jhulan Yatra?

Jhulan Yatra is a sacred five-day celebration dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha Rani, where the divine couple is lovingly placed on a beautifully decorated swing (jhula). This joyful festival symbolizes their eternal love and divine play (leela) during the monsoon season. In 2025, Jhulan Yatra will begin on Monday, 04 August, and culminate on Sunday, 10 August.

A Tradition Rooted in Devotion – The History Behind Jhulan Yatra

The origins of Jhulan Yatra come from Vrindavan and Mathura, where devotees lovingly remembered how Krishna would swing Radha under the blooming Kadamba trees. These jhulas became symbolic of divine love, nature, and joy.

In Puri and across Jagannath temples, this leela is celebrated with Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra seated on a swing in the temple premises, signifying the union of human emotion and divine celebration.

Divine Swings of Devotion: Jhulan Yatra at Jagannath Mandir, Thyagraj Nagar

At Shri Jagannath Mandir, Thyagraj Nagar, Delhi, the Jhulan Yatra is more than a ritual  it's an immersive experience. Subhadra Kala Mandap comes alive with fragrant flowers, traditional art, and devotional music. Devotees decorate the divine swing, place the deities with reverence, and offer heartfelt bhajans, sweets, and prayers.

Each evening, cultural programs and Jhulan Darshan make the temple come alive with devotion, love, and vibrant energy.

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 Cute Stories & Beliefs Around Jhulan Yatra

• It is believed that during Shravan month, the gods descend to earth to enjoy the cool monsoon. The swings become sacred invitations welcoming the divine with joy, love, and the rhythm of the monsoon breeze.
• In Vrindavan, gopis would lovingly create swings from trees and invite Krishna and Radha to play  this tradition lives on in our temple today.

Children love watching the idols swing, and elders chant songs of divine union. These little moments of joy connect families and generations.

 Participate in Jhulan Yatra 2025

You can participate in:

Jhulan Seva (Swing decoration and puja)
Bhajan Sandhya (Evening devotional songs)
Mahaprasad distribution
Special Aarti and Darshan

Book Your Sacred Pooja at Shri Jagannath Mandir, Thyagraj Nagar, Delhi

Step into a world of devotion by booking your rituals online at Shri Jagannath Mandir. Our dedicated temple priests perform each ritual be it Rudra Abhishek, Nabagraha Puja, Satyanarayan Katha, Hanuman Chalisa Path, or Shraddha with complete devotion, following Vedic tradition and purity.

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 Donate & Support the Festival

Festivals like Jhulan Yatra are made possible through your generous support. Your donation helps us organize pujas, distribute prasad, and maintain the divine swing mandap decorations.

You can donate online or visit the temple office for 80G tax-benefit receipts.