Kashtbhanjan Dev of Salangpur adorned with 8 kg pure gold attire for New Year
Huge crowds of devotees gathered on the first day of the New Year as saints prayed for happiness and prosperity
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
11 November 2026, 5:26 am · 3 min read
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The New Year of Vikram Samvat 2083 commenced in a deeply devotional atmosphere at the renowned pilgrimage site of Salangpur in Botad district. According to reports by ABP Asmita and TV9 Gujarati, on this auspicious occasion of the New Year, Shri Kashtbhanjan Dev Hanumanji Maharaj was adorned with magnificent golden attire specially crafted from 8 kg of pure gold.
On the first day of the New Year, a large number of devotees from various parts of the country flocked to Salangpur Dham to witness this divine and captivating adornment of Dada. Devotees felt blessed after having the darshan of Hanumanji seated in the golden attire. Not only the deity's clothing, but Dada's throne was also attractively decorated with colourful and fragrant flowers, making the entire atmosphere of the Dham devotional.
Special aartis were organised on this religious occasion. In the morning, Mangala Aarti was performed by Kothari Viveksagardasji Swami. Subsequently, Shringar Aarti was conducted by Shastri Hariprakashdasji Swami. A large number of devotees were present during this puja-archana and aarti, marking an auspicious start to the New Year.
On this occasion, the saints of Salangpur Dham extended New Year greetings to all devotees and citizens. The saints offered special prayers at the feet of Kashtbhanjan Dev that happiness, peace, prosperity, and excellent health prevail in everyone's life in the New Year. Devotees also showed great enthusiasm in seeking Dada's blessings for the New Year.
A flood of devotees was witnessed in Salangpur on the first day of the New Year. Devotees arriving from far and wide had the divine darshan of Hanumanji. The beauty of the temple was enhanced by the golden attire and floral decorations, which attracted the devotees. A confluence of devotion and faith was seen throughout the area, where people began the New Year by bowing their heads at the feet of the Lord.
Through this grand celebration at Salangpur Dham, spiritual energy was spread at the beginning of the New Year. The adornment of the 8 kg pure gold attire became a centre of attraction for the devotees. The prayers offered by the saints and the collective darshan of the devotees made the atmosphere of Salangpur divine. The enthusiasm of such a large number of devotees on the first day of the New Year has once again highlighted the significance of Salangpur Dham.
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