Hindu Pilgrims to Visit Pakistan for Shiv Avtari Celebrations

Highlights: 

• Pak issues visas to Hindu pilgrims
• Pilgrims coming for the 314th Birth Anniversary of Shiv Avtari
• Celebrations to take place in Sukur and Chakwal

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued 100 visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims yesterday.  

Pakistan issues visas to Indian Hindu Pilgrims for visit to Shadani Darbar in Sukkur and Shree Katas Raj in Chakwal.
A group of 57 Indian Pilgrims has already returned from Sukkar. The second group of 88 Indian Hindu pilgrims to visit Shree Katas Raj Temple. pic.twitter.com/M1XVjazk2G

— Pakistan High Commission India (@PakinIndia) December 12, 2019

The visas have been issued to pilgrims coming for the 314th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Shiv Avtari Satguru Sant Shadaram Sahib.

The celebration will take place at Shadani Darbar Hayat Pitafi, Sindh.

The step comes as a positive gesture to promote interfaith harmony. 

Visiting Sukkur and Chakwal

57 Indian Pilgrims have already returned from Sukkar while the 2nd group of 88 pilgrims will soon visit Shree Katas Raj Temple.

Allowing pilgrims to visit Pakistan strengthens Pak-India ties and helps in maintaining a healthy relationship with our neighbors.