FULDOL / PUSHPADOLOTSAV / HOLI
Hanumanji temple Salangpur is located in Salangpur, Gujarat and comes under the Vadtal Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday (sect) . It is the only Swaminarayan Temple which does not have the Murtis (idols) of either Swaminarayan or Krishna as the Primary deity of worship. It is dedicated to Hanumanji in the form of 'Kastbhanjan' (Crusher of sorrows) . This Hanumanji temple is considered....
Hanumanji temple Salangpur is located in Salangpur, Gujarat and comes under the Vadtal Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday (sect) . It is the only Swaminarayan Temple which does not have the Murtis (idols) of either Swaminarayan or Krishna as the Primary deity of worship. It is dedicated to Hanumanji in the form of 'Kastbhanjan' (Crusher of sorrows) . This Hanumanji temple is considered most holy and sacred .The 'Fuldol/ Pushpadoltsav is celebrated on the day of Holi. The word Pushpa means flowers, which is why this event is recognized as the festival of colours and flowers. The sentiment behind the festival is to ask God to colour one’s life with bhakti. Tens and thousands of devotees gather in Sarangpur for this celebration. After spiritual discourses, kirtan bhakti, and dance, all those gathered are sprayed with sanctified water by Swami Maharaj. Holi is a twoday festival which starts on the Purnima The first day is known as Holika Dahan or Chhoti Holi while the second day is known as Rangwali Holi Dhuleti Dhulandi or Dhulivandan . It is identified as a festival that celebrates agriculture and praying for good spring harvests and the fertility of soil .
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Activities
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During
the ceremony, a murti of AksharPurushottam Maharaj is placed on a hindolo made
with colourful flowers.
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Senior
sadhus deliver spiritual discourses.
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Mahant
Swami Maharaj showers sanctified water on devotees.
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Organized By
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Sarangpur
Parmar Rakeshkumar Ghanshyambhai
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Sarangpur, Ta. Barwala, Dist. Botad, Gujarat
9998994773
Rakeshparmar361990[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Bhavnagar,
which is 87 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Botad,
which is 13 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Sarangpur,
which is 1KMs away.