Salangpur Festivals & Utsav Calendar
From the cosmic celebrations of Hanuman Jayanti and the healing fires of Kali Chaudas Maruti Yagna, to the magnificent Annakut feast—experience how Salangpur celebrates devotion throughout the year.
Hanuman Jayanti Mahotsav
શ્રી હનુમાન જયંતિ મહોત્સવ
The apex annual celebration at Salangpur Dham. Devotees commemorate the appearance day of Lord Hanumanji and the momentous unveiling of the 54ft Panchadhatu monument. The mandir remains open for continuous darshan with grand floral shringar and 25,000+ kg sanctified prasad distribution.
- Anniversary of 54ft King of Salangpur Statue
- 108 Sacred Kalash Mahapuja & Abhishek
- Over 200,000 pilgrims visiting from across India
- All-night 3D laser projection & musical shows
Sacred Rituals: Early 4:30 AM Maha Aarti, continuous Maruti Yagna, Sindoor Pujan, and special night procession.
Kali Chaudas & Maruti Yagna
કાળી ચૌદશ અને મારુતિ યજ્ઞ
Kali Chaudas in Salangpur is world-famous. According to tradition, Sadguru Gopalanand Swami consecrated Kashtabhanjan Dev to vanquish fear and sorrow. On this night, thousands offer pure sesame/mustard oil and sindoor to Dada to dissolve planetary doshas and psychic burdens.
- Historic 54-Kund Maruti Yagna
- Sacred Mustard & Sesame Oil Abhishek to Dada
- Global relief from Shani Panvati & negative afflictions
- Devotees offering sacred badha (vows) of coconuts
Sacred Rituals: Midnight Maha Aarti, sacred oil abhishek at the holy lotus feet, and sacred Havan offerings.
Diwali & Nutan Varsh Annakut
દિવાળી અને અન્નકૂટ મહોત્સવ
On the Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas), the inner sanctum is transformed into a majestic culinary banquet. Over one thousand sanctified dishes are lovingly arranged before Kashtabhanjan Dev in the celebrated Swaminarayan Annakut tradition.
- 1,000+ varieties of traditional sweets & savories
- Royal gold & diamond shringar for Hanuman Dada
- Special Nutan Varsh Ashirwad by temple saints
- Suvarna Bhojanalay serves sanctified Mahaprasad to 50,000+
Sacred Rituals: Annakut Darshan opens after 11:00 AM, accompanied by the grand Annakut Aarti and prasad distribution.
Sharad Purnima Dudh-Pauva Utsav
શરદ પૂર્ણિમા દૂધ-પૌંઆ ઉત્સવ
Under the pristine rays of the Sharad autumn full moon, Dada is dressed in immaculate white silks. Thousands gather in the plaza to receive sanctified Dudh-Pauva (sweetened flattened rice in milk) believed to carry restorative spiritual and medicinal energy.
- Pure white and silver floral sanctum adornments
- Tons of sweet Dudh-Pauva cooled under moonlight
- Devotional Rasotsav and Kirtan Aradhana
- Night darshan extended under the full moon
Sacred Rituals: Moonlight darshan until 11:00 PM, Rasotsav devotional songs, and midnight prasad distribution.
Pavitra Hindola Mahotsav
પવિત્ર હિંડોળા મહોત્સવ
During the holy monsoon months, Lord Hanumanji is seated upon a divine swing (Hindola). The temple youth and saints craft astonishing conceptual swings using sacred grains, precious stones, dry fruit mosaics, and fragrant flora.
- Different handcrafted decorative swing every single day
- Created using dry fruits, pearls, spices, flowers, and silver
- Artisans spend up to 14 hours crafting daily themes
- Devotees experience unique daily photo opportunities
Sacred Rituals: Evening Hindola Aarti at 6:30 PM with devotional swing-pulling rituals by visiting saints and devotees.
Holi & Rangotsav Phalguna Utsav
હોળી અને ધૂળેટી રંગોત્સવ
Devotees celebrate the victory of devotion with Dada. Sacred waters infused with natural kesudo flowers and fragrant organic sandalwood powders are offered before being gently sprayed upon devotees as divine prasad.
- Sanctified Kesudo (flame of forest) water spray
- Pure organic herbal gulal colors
- Folk devotional songs (Faag kirtans)
- Joyful festival without chemical colors
Sacred Rituals: Morning Phalguna Aarti, sacred bonfire darshan on Holi evening, and Rangotsav on Dhuleti morning.
Salangpur Hanuman Mandir Poonam Dates (2026)
Poonam (Full Moon) is the most auspicious day for pilgrimage at Shree Kashtabhanjan Dev Mandir. Thousands of devotees arrive on foot (Padyatra) and by bus from across Gujarat. On Poonam days, temple gates open early at 4:30 AM with special continuous darshan and Suvarna Bhojanalay prasad:
| Month (2026) | Purnima (Poonam) Date | Hindu Lunar Month | Special Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 03 January 2026 (Saturday) | Pausha Purnima (પોષ પૂનમ) | Shani Poonam Mahapuja |
| February 2026 | 01 February 2026 (Sunday) | Magha Purnima (મહા પૂનમ) | Special Shringar Darshan |
| March 2026 | 03 March 2026 (Tuesday) | Phalguna Purnima (ફાગણ પૂનમ / હોળી) | Holi Color Utsav & Mangalwar Darshan |
| April 2026 | 02 April 2026 (Thursday) | Chaitra Purnima (ચૈત્ર પૂનમ) | 🚩 Hanuman Jayanti Mahotsav (Apex Utsav) |
| May 2026 | 01 May 2026 (Friday) & 31 May 2026 | Vaishakha & Jyeshtha Purnima | Summer Charnamrut Utsav |
| June 2026 | 29 June 2026 (Monday) | Ashadha Purnima (ગુરુ પૂર્ણિમા) | Guru Purnima Saint Poojan |
| July 2026 | 28 July 2026 (Tuesday) | Shravana Purnima (શ્રાવણ પૂનમ / રક્ષાબંધન) | Mangalwar Padyatra & Raksha Bandhan |
| August 2026 | 27 August 2026 (Thursday) | Bhadrapada Purnima (ભાદરવી પૂનમ) | Padyatri Chhatralaya Seva |
| September 2026 | 25 September 2026 (Friday) | Ashwina Purnima (શરદ પૂર્ણિમા) | Sharad Utsav Dudh-Pauva Prasad |
| October 2026 | 24 October 2026 (Saturday) | Kartika Purnima (દેવ દિવાળી પૂનમ) | Dev Diwali 54ft Monument Deepotsav |
| November 2026 | 23 November 2026 (Monday) | Margashirsha Purnima (માગશર પૂનમ) | Winter Shringar Darshan |
| December 2026 | 23 December 2026 (Wednesday) | Pausha Purnima (પોષી પૂનમ) | Year-End Devotee Congregation |
Pilgrim Festival Advisory & Travel Guidelines
Essential tips for smooth darshan during peak festive periods
Queue lines during Hanuman Jayanti and Kali Chaudas form by 4:00 AM. Arrive well ahead of Mangala Aarti.
Suvarna Bhojanalay remains open with extended meal service throughout festive days. Never skip the holy Mahaprasad.
The temple never offers online paid VIP passes or online room booking. Do not send UPI money to unofficial agents.
Festival Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about visiting Salangpur during annual utsavs