(MOREPIC1) Raj Sadosh/Abohar.
Over 75,000 devotees and well-wishers from throughout India and many other countries gathered in Sarangpur to celebrate the grand Pushpadolotsav (Festival of Colours) in the presence of Mahant Swami Ji Maharaj. Countless devotees also witnessed the celebration through a live webcast on baps.org.
Pramukh Swami Maharaj traditionally celebrated the festival in Sarangpur with great fervour every year. Continuing that cherished tradition, Mahant Swami Ji Maharaj has lovingly maintained this sacred observance.
Pujya Viveksagar Swami, Pujya Atmatrupt Swami, Pujya Bhadresh Swami, and Pujya Anandswarup Swami, along with senior swamis Pujya Ishwarcharan Swami, Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami, Pujya Doctor Swami and Pujya Kothari Swami, delivered heartfelt, inspiring, and thought-provoking discourses.
(SUBHEAD)Mahant Swami Ji Maharaj bestowed his blessings and said that ‘We celebrate this sacred occasion with the very purpose of purifying our inner self. Everyone should cleanse their inner being and imbibe the colours of devotion.’
At the culmination of the celebration, Mahant Swami Ji Maharaj performed the sacred pujan of the murtis of Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj and formally inaugurated the Rangotsav. After arti, Mahant Swami Maharaj joyfully showered colours upon the senior BAPS swamis. The swamis then honoured HH Mahant Swami Maharaj with artistic floral garlands. Thereafter, from water sprayers installed on the front stage, HH Mahant Swami Maharaj sprayed streams of fragrant saffron-scented kesuda water, joyfully drenching thousands of devotees, swamis in the festive colours of devotion.