Shravan Jhula Mela In Ayodhya

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The Hindu community has a lot of religious festivals that are celebrated vibrantly throughout the year. According to Hindu calendar, the dates of all the festivals are decided. Most of the festivals celebrate the marriage of Gods and Goddess and their birthdays. Celebration of these festivals bring communities together and create a bond of love and friendship. Out of the various fairs and festivals, one such fair is the Shravan Jhula Mela that takes place in the holy month of Shravan according to the Hindu calendar. Shravan Jhula in Ayodhya has got a significant importance among all the fairs of Uttar Pradesh. Shravan Jhula Mela in Ayodhya begins on the third day of Shukl Paksh of Shravan Maas of Hindu Panchang. Religious songs are enchanted and a number of cultural programs are organized in the fair. This festival celebrates the onset of spring and swings the deities lord Rama and Goddess Sita on the swing. This swing ceremony is witnessed by a throng of people from all over India. In the evening, the deities are taken back to their temples and the ceremony continues till the end of Shravan Maas (month of Shravan). On the last day of Shravan Maas, which is also known as Shrawani Poornima and Raksha Bandhan; Shravan Jhula Mela disperses after taking a holy dip in the river Sarayu.

THINGS TO DO IN SHRAVAN MELA:

Below is a list of top things to do in Shravan Mela-

• Swing the deities of lord on the swing - Lakhs of devotees from all over the country come to the Shravan Jhula Mela in Ayodhya and swing the deities of God Rama and Goddess Sita. It is considered to be the most important thing to do in this fair. Hence, one of the best things to do in Shravan Mela is swing the dieties of Lord.
• Take a holy dip in the river Sarayu - One of the top things to do in Shravan Mela is taking a holy dip in the sacred river of Sarayu. A throng of people that witness the Shravan Mela, take a dip as they believe that all their sins would be washed away by taking bath in the holy rivers. Police security forces are also arranged near the ghats so that safety and precautionary measures are taken care of.
• Offer prayers to God - A number of people with their families attend the fair to bring a religious and spiritual awareness within themselves along with enjoying the vibrant environment of the fair. Prayers are offered to the God in various Ayodhya temples and people believe that their wishes come true if they visit Ayodhya temples during this time and sincerely make a prayer.
• Enjoy the street food in Mela - Food is one of the most important ingredient when it comes to organising a fair. So is here, there is a plethora of street vendors that offer a variety of mouth-watering and aromatic street food to try on. Right from aloo puri and samosa to sweets like jalebis, peda and laddoos; one can never get enough of tasting their favorite food in this fair.
• Enjoy adventurous and thrilling rides - Shravan Jhula Mela is home to a number of adventurous and thrilling rides and precisely, this is the reason why a number of kids are attracted and mad to attend this mela. Giant wheel, break dance, swing ride, merry-go-round and many more rides are organized that is enjoyed by everyone attending the fair. Undoubtedly, enjoying these super cool rides are one of the top things to do in Shravan Mela.

Some of the other things to do in Shravan Mela are attending aarti near the ghats, watching the spectacular performance of the devotees, taking a boat ride in the rivers, visiting temples of Ayodhya and many more.

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In a long list of traditional fairs and festivals, there is one unique festival that stands apart from the rest that is the Shravan Jhula Mela. This fair promises to be a complete unique experience for all its visitors, especially those who want to experience the religious spirit of the holy city of Ayodhya. Apart from actually witnessing the Shravan Mela Jhula in Ayodhya, there is no dearth of interesting places to visit in the holy city of Ayodhya. There are also a number of popular nearby cities like Mathura, Agra, Lucknow and Faizabad that can be visited. To all the adventure enthusiasts out there, famous tourist attractions such as Eagle's Nest, Suhelwa and Katarniaghat are a complete retreat to their tourism. Undoubtedly, our Ayodhya tour packages and Shravan Jhula Mela in Ayodhya is sure to be an unforgettable experience to all the visitors. Right from making each and every arrangement to providing you complete comfort and a hassle-free trip, Sushant Travels is there at your service to cater all your needs and give you an awestruck experience. So take a break from your monotonous life and witness the Shravan Jhula Mela in Ayodhya by booking tour packages with us.