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Ashadh Vad 2 to Shravan Vad 1 of the Indian Calendar (12 July
– 10 August 2006), the Hindolã Festival is celebrated.
Various decorated swings are created in which the image of God
is gently swung with love by the devotees.
Seating
God on the swing (hindolo) is symbolic of installing Him in one’s
heart. The gentle pulling of the swing symbolises the aspirant’s
efforts to please God and bring Him closer to oneself.
This
year at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden – as
at all Swaminarayan mandirs worldwide – swings based on
various themes have been created with devotion by volunteers.
Themes included are Butterflies, Footballs/Basketballs,
Snow, Kesar, Mirrors & Perfumes, Fruits and Rãkhdis.
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| Mirrors
& Perfumes
This unique swing has been made using 1,037
pieces of mirror and is adorned with 239 bottles of perfume.
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