Gurpreet Singh :- A large Sikh pilgrimage jatha departed for Pakistan on the occasion of Baisakhi, with 1,763 devotees embarking on a religios journey to visit historic gurdwaras associated with Sikh heritage. The departure took place amid a spiritually charged atmosphere, with slogans of faith echoing as the group began its journey.
The jatha, organized under the supervision of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), is part of a larger group of around 2,800 pilgrims from across India who will be visiting various sacred sites in Pakistan over the coming days. The pilgrimage holds special significance as it coincides with the celebration of Khalsa Sajna Diwas.
During the visit, devotees will pay obeisance at prominent religious sites including Nankana Sahib, Panja Sahib, Dera Sahib, Kartarpur Sahib, and Sacha Sauda. These locations are deeply connected with the lives and teachings of Sikh Gurus, making the यात्रा highly meaningful for the community.
Many first-time pilgrims expressed excitement and gratitude for getting the opportunity to undertake this spiritual journey. They described it as a long-awaited wish being fulfilled and offered prayers for a safe and peaceful visit.
SGPC officials assured that all necessary arrangements have been made to facilitate the pilgrims. They expressed hope that the यात्रा would be completed smoothly and that all devotees would return safely after paying their respects at the revered gurdwaras.
The departure also renewed calls from the Sikh community to fully reopen the Kartarpur Corridor, enabling easier and more frequent access for pilgrims to visit one of Sikhism’s holiest shrines.
