Monday,17th
March 2003 marked the birthday anniversary of Brahmaswarup
Pragji Bhagat. It was also the day of Holi. In the ground
adjoining the Mandir, the sacred fire was lit. Some 500 people
visited the mandir to celebrate the occasion and offer Holi
pujan.
Next day, 18th March 2003,
marked the Fuldol utsav. Darshan of Shriji Maharaj holding
the water spray nozzle (pichkari) in His hand was a remarkable
feature of Maharaj's darshan. Arrangements were made with
electric water pump and flexible tubes to experience the
water spray. This depicted the scene with a greater spirituality
and made darshan a truly unique experience.
The following Sunday, on 23rd
March 2003, the Pushpadolotsav samaiyo was held in the weekly
assembly. Amidst an environment of green plants and lighting,
the stage was beautifully decorated with the Utsav Murti
of Shriji Maharaj swinging in the decorated hindolo. Guruhari
Pramukh Swami Maharaj's murti was also swinging in the decorated
hindolo. The discourses on the nirupan of 'Mahabalvant maya
tamari..', the fagwa-prarthana, and the importance of the
Holi festival along with some memorable incidents from the
life of Brahmaswarup Pragji Bhagat were given.
The climax of the utsav was
the grand kirtan aradhana performed by the Yuvak Mandal
with various musical instruments. The last bhajan 'Vadtal
gam fulvaadiye ...' with devotees dancing on the stage made
some 400 people swing in a joyous mood. This was followed
by arti and mahaprasad.