Hariyali Teej at the temple
Historical record The temple's festival calendar lists Hariyali Teej, Shravan Shukla Tritiya, as the "Jhoola festival". In 2026 it fell on 15 August 2026. Source: Official temple festival calendar (opens in a new tab)
Secondary sources Secondary sources describe Banke Bihari being placed on a swing for this one day. Many describe an ornate swing of gold and silver. We have not confirmed the swing's materials or history from a primary source. Source: Wikipedia: Banke Bihari Temple (opens in a new tab) (tertiary)
The season of swings
Religious belief Devotional tradition remembers Radha and Krishna swinging together in the groves of Vrindavan during the monsoon. Across Braj, temples place their deities on decorated swings during Shravan, and devotees gently swing them to the accompaniment of seasonal songs.
The end of Phool Bangla
Historical record The temple's calendar marks Hariyali Amavasya as the last day of the Phool Bangla season, which begins on Kamada Ekadashi. Source: Official temple festival calendar (opens in a new tab)
If you plan to go
- Expect large crowds. The temple advises elderly devotees and those with small children to avoid festival days. Source: Official temple website: visit the temple (opens in a new tab)
- It is the monsoon: carry rain protection (the temple asks visitors not to carry umbrellas into the premises Source: Official temple do's and don'ts (opens in a new tab)), and expect wet lanes.
- Check the official website for any changed timings on the day.
The year's other special darshans are listed on our darshan and pooja page.