Mathura, Vrindavan, and Mayapur Of all the places in India,
Mathura, Vrindavan, and
Mayapur are most famous for Jhulan Yatra celebrations. During the thirteen days of Jhulan— from the third day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month of
Shravan (July–August) until the full moon night of the month, called Shravan Purnima— thousands of
Krishna devotees throng from around the world to the holy cities of Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, and Mayapur in West Bengal, India. The idols of Radha and Krishna are taken out from the altar and placed on heavily decked swings, which are sometimes made of gold and silver. Vrindavan's Shri Rup-Sanatan Goudiya Math, Banke Bihari Temple and Radha-Ramana Temple, Mathura's Dwarkadhish temple, and Mayapur's ISKCON temple are some of the major places where this festival is celebrated in their greatest grandeur.
Orissa In the
Jaganath Temple, Puri and other shrines and
mathas in Orissa, Jhulan Purnima is celebrated by swinging the image of
Lord Jagannath to the accompaniment of music and dance. This is celebrated in the month of August for a week leading up to the full moon or
Shravana Purnima.
ISKCON Many Hindu organizations, especially the
International Society for Krishna Consciousness, observe Jhulan Purnima for five days. == Music ==