When is Jhulan Purnima?
Jhulan Purnima is a regional public holiday in the Indian state of Odisha. It is observed on the purnima (full moon) in the month of Shravan, which means it falls in July or August in the Gregorian calendar.
Traditions of Jhulan Purnima
Jhulan Yatra is one of the most important festivals for the followers of Lord Krishna celebrated in the monsoon month of Shravan. After Holi and Janmashtami, it is the biggest and most popular religious occasion of the Vaishnavas.
Known for its spectacular display of decorated swings, song, and dance, Jhulan is a joyful festival celebrating the Radha Krishna amour coupled with the romantic fervor of the rainy season in India.
