Jhulan Yatra of Radha Krishna is being held every year and this year too from tomorrow Jagannath Bari, Iskon mandir and Sri Krishna Mandir in Agartala are decorated for the Jhulan Yatra festival.
Jhulan Yatra, a sacred and joyous festival, holds a significant place in Hindu culture and devotion. It is a celebration that revolves around the divine love story of Radha and Krishna, symbolizing their eternal bond. The festival is characterized by beautifully adorned swings (jhulans) on which the idols of Radha and Krishna are placed and lovingly swayed back and forth by devotees. The roots of Jhulan Yatra can be traced back to ancient India, where it was celebrated in various regions with distinct local flavors. The festival gained prominence in the holy city of Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, known as the playground of Radha and Krishna. The story narrates how the divine couple, along with their friends, enjoyed swinging on flower-decorated jhulans in the lush meadows of Vrindavan during the monsoon month of Shravana. Over the years, as Hinduism evolved and diversified, so did the practices associated with Jhulan Yatra. Local variations emerged, each with its own unique rituals and cult...