Celebrations:

During the month of Shravan, Hindora or Jhoola (Swing festival) starts from the third day of the bright fortnight, which continues till Poornima. The first day commencing the festivities is known as 'Hariyali Teej', and could be seen daily after Sandhya Utthapan to the end of Sandhya Aarti, everyday with new decoration of natural leaves and curtains as well as garbs of the Deity. The Sindharo Utsav special day on wich Lord adorns green garb , 'sindharo' means a collection of items that are adorned by married women like mahendi or henna, sindoor, roli, attar, kajal, comb, mirror, new clothes, sari etc. are kept near the 'sijja' during pushya nakshtra for the whole night. The last day of Jhulla utsav Rakhi festival is celebrated. Rakhi's of devotees are adorn to Sri Radhavallabh in the morning and evening. Only on the day of Rakhi the jhula is made in the morning hours. The backgraph and outer appearence is changed according to the leaves and groves used for decoration of the jhula.

Decorations and bhog:
On the day of Sindharo festival sweets and delicacies such as Feni, Ghevar, Gujhia, Boondi, Balooshahi, Imarti, Laddoos, Sakal para, mathari and seasonal fruits are offered to the Deity on this occasion. Everyday of Jhula utsav Pua is offered to Lord as an essential bhog. Hundreds of devotees come to witness the festivities and on occasions, crowds become uncontrolled, though disciplined. During the morning hours couplets are sang in samaj in honor of Sri Sevakji's birth.

Date: Month Of Shravan Category: Swing Festival Dress Color: Bright colours