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Jhulanbari

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The festival of Jhulan is celebrated for five days from Shravan ekadasi to Purnima . It is a jovial celebration of the eternal love between Krishna and Radha, as the reverence of man for God. The idols of  Radha Krishna  are beautifully decorated during the five days of the festival and the decoration is often changed every day, each day narrating a significant event. This beautiful tradition, a blend of devotion and aesthetics has been preserved through centuries. Although once intricately woven in the life of Vaishnavites, this festival has lost much of its grandeur in today’s fast paced lives. A few bonedi families still preserve this tradition, where devotion is the driving force against all societal odds. The tradition of decorations using clay dolls was a star attraction for children as well. A few such worship places witnessed in 2026 are mentioned here Radha Krishna Jiu Trust Jhulan bari , 12, D.L. Roy Street / Binod Saha Lane, Chaltabagan, Maniktala, celebrates J...
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Bishnupur and Joypur forest

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S ettlement began in Bishnupur when Maharaja Jagat Malla selected this place as the capital of his empire in 994 AD. He was the 18 th descendant of the Malla dynasty which was founded by King Adi Malla sometime around 694 AD. This year is taken as the beginning of the Malla calendar. As per legends, Maharaja Jagat Malla received divine vision from Mrinmayee, asking him to select Bishnupur as his capital and built her temple there. Since then, Bishnupur thrived through royal patronage setting up excellent standards in governance, warfare, trade, spirituality, architecture, music, literature and craftsmanship, making it one of the most prominent civilizations in India. The dynasty reached its crescendo under Maharaja Bir Hambir (1587-1619) whose artillery expertise earned him recognition from the Mughal emperor Akhbar. In his later life, Bir Hambir became an astute devotee of the Vaishnavaite religious movement under the tutelage of Srinibas Acharya. His descendants followed his spirit...
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