The saints of the Nimbarka Sampradaya are of the highest calibre ever to have graced the earth with their lotus footprints. Among them, Swami Shri Shribhatta, Swami Harivyasa Devacharya and Swami Shri Haridas Ji were most enlightened and God realised. They were also Nitya Lila Pravishta (had entered into the nitya lilas) before leaving their bodies. What they saw they recorded in the Yugala Shataka, Mahavani and Keli Maal respectively.
The Lord Almighty delightfully passes the time from Hariyali Teej to Raksha Bandhan Purnima seated on a swing in the evening, and beautiful Padas from the above three works on ‘Hindora, or Jhula’ are sung.
Shri Golok Dham Ashram, along with all the Vaisnava Mandirs celebrated this festival with zeal. Below are some glimpses of the heavenly scenes:
