The pilgrims arrived in India to mark the sacred occasion and offered prayers at the revered Sikh shrine with devotion and enthusiasm. The visit provided an opportunity for members of the Sikh community from across the border to connect with their religious heritage and seek blessings at one of Sikhism’s holiest sites.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) welcomed the visiting pilgrims during their visit to the shrine. The committee also raised the issue of facilitating religious travel between India and Pakistan.
According to the report, the SGPC urged both governments to simplify visa procedures for Sikh pilgrims and increase the number of pilgrims permitted to travel in organised jathas. Such measures, it said, would help more devotees visit important Sikh religious sites and participate in significant religious occasions.
Religious visits between the two countries are closely linked to Sikh heritage, as several historic gurdwaras associated with Sikh Gurus are located in Pakistan, while major Sikh shrines are situated in India.
The SGPC’s demand highlights continuing concerns over access, visa approvals and the size of pilgrimage groups. Further details about the number of pilgrims in this particular group were not provided in the supplied report.
