Jhulan Purnima around the world in 2024

Jhulan Purnima around the world in 2024
  How long until Jhulan Purnima?
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  Dates of Jhulan Purnima around the world
2024 IndiaAug 19
Odisha Mon, Aug 19Regional Holiday
2023 IndiaAug 30
Odisha Wed, Aug 30Regional Holiday
2022 IndiaAug 11
Odisha Thu, Aug 11Regional Holiday
2021 IndiaAug 22
Odisha Sun, Aug 22Regional Holiday
2020 IndiaAug 3
Odisha Mon, Aug 3Regional Holiday
  Summary

Jhulan Yatra is one of the most important festivals in Odisha for the followers of Lord Krishna.

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.


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