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 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 .