Dwarkadhish Temple, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh India

The word Dwarkadish refers to Lord Krishna who is regarded as the master or the ruler of the city of Dwarka. The temple of Dwarkadish is, therefore, dedicated to him. It is situated close to Kamla Tower in Kanpur. According to Hindu calendar, the festival of Shravan falls in the months of July and August. Hindus in North India regard this period as the holiest and the most auspicious part of the year. There is no better way of celebrating the festival than in the company of Lord Krishna and his consort Radha.

They drape the idols of both the deities in colorful clothes and place them in the swing and sway them reverentially with a thin rope tied to it. They sing happy songs as they perform these rituals. The Dwarkadeesh Temple in Kanpur is famous for its Jhoola where the devotees perform the ritual of swinging the godly couple with religious zeal.

 Dwarkadhish Temple, located close to the Kamla Tower is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The term 'Dwarkadhish' means the 'King of Dwarka'. Everyday during the worship, arti is performed to the deity. The Jhoola or Swing festivals held in the month of Shravan (i.e in between July and August) is celebrated with great delight. The to and fro movement of the swing represents a journey from the worries of the world, freedom from the earthly attachments and a state of joy. The idol of Lord Krishna is decorated with new clothes, ornaments and flowers. During the festival days, the idol along with one of his consort Radha are portrayed sitting on a beautifully decorated swing. This is done as an admiration to the deities and also to bring delight and gratitude with holiness. On the concluding day of the festival, prasadam or sweet meet are distributed among the devotees.