Gujarat’s Grandest Color Festival: 400 Explosive Blasts of 70-Foot Colors at Salangpur Kashtabhanjan Hanumanji Temple
In the district of Botad, the renowned Salangpur Kashtabhanjan Hanumanji Temple recently hosted a magnificent celebration as part of the Dhuleti festival. This grand event saw the sky above the temple’s courtyard illuminated with bursts of colors, with 400 blasts reaching a height of 70 feet, showering all the devotees below with vibrant hues.
Accompanied by the rhythmic beats of 60 Nasik dhol drums, thousands of devotees danced joyously, immersing themselves in the festive atmosphere. It was a spectacle to behold as the air filled with laughter and joy, with everyone reveling in the colorful spirit of the occasion.
Special Decorations for Holi-Dhuleti at Salangpur Kashtabhanjan Hanumanji Temple
Today, on the occasion of the Holi-Dhuleti festival, the revered pilgrimage site managed by the Swaminarayan Temple Vadtal Dham, the famous pilgrimage site Salangpur Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple, organized a grand celebration of colors. The Salangpur Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple celebrates every festival with great fervor and enthusiasm.
This year, special decorations were arranged for Holi-Dhuleti. In the early morning, after the Mangla Aarti and Shangar Aarti, the saints, including Shastri Hariprakash Swami and Kotahari Viveksagar Swami, along with other devotees, adorned Lord Hanuman with different colors. Following this, the colorful celebration commenced.
Grand Colorful Celebration at Salangpur Kashtabhanjan Hanumanji Temple
At the Salangpur Kashtabhanjan Hanumanji Temple, located in the district of Botad, a spectacular celebration unfolded during which 400 blasts of colors, reaching heights from 60 to 70 feet, lit up the temple’s courtyard. Thousands of devotees gathered together to immerse themselves in the vibrant hues, with a variety of 51 thousand kilograms of organic colors and even chocolates being showered upon them.
Using an air pressure machine, 10 thousand kilograms of color were dispersed into the air, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. Accompanied by the rhythmic beats of 60 Nasik dhol drums, devotees reveled in the joyous festivities, dancing in celebration of Holi and invoking the presence of Lord Hanuman with fervent chants. It was truly a magnificent and joyful occasion, symbolizing the spirit of unity and devotion among all those present.
Devotees Delight in the Colors of the Festival
On the occasion of the Dhuleti festival, a large number of devotees thronged the Salangpur Kashtabhanjan Hanumanji Temple from early morning to experience the divine presence of Lord Hanuman and immerse themselves in the joyous celebration of colors.
As they beheld the divine darshan of Lord Hanuman, devotees found themselves drenched in the hues of devotion. The atmosphere was filled with joy and excitement, and devotees relished the opportunity to participate in the vibrant festivities in the presence of Lord Hanuman.
The renowned pilgrimage site of Salangpur Kashtabhanjan Hanumanji Temple witnessed a multitude of devotees celebrating the sacred festival of Dhuleti, embracing the colors of devotion in the divine presence of Lord Hanuman.
