ISLAMABAD, (TDI): Hindu pilgrims from India are set to arrive in Pakistan on January 5 to participate in the birth anniversary celebrations of Satguru Sant Swami Shadaram, the founder of the historic Shadani Darbar Hayat Pitafi in Mirpur Mathelo, Sindh.
The pilgrims will travel to Pakistan via the Wagah Border under stringent security arrangements.
They will be received by Additional Secretary Shrines Saifullah Khokhar, Deputy Secretary Umer Javed Awan, and Amit Shadani, a member of the Pakistan Hindu Mandir Management Committee.
In line with government directives, comprehensive preparations, including robust security measures, have been finalized for their visit.
Upon arrival, the pilgrims will proceed to Shadani Darbar Hayat Pitafi, where key religious ceremonies and rituals will be held. During their stay, they will also visit several sacred sites across Sindh, including Yog Mata Mandir in Aqilpur, Ghotki, Pano Aqil, and the historic Sadhu Bela Mandir in Sukkur.
On January 14, the pilgrims will spend a day at Nankana Sahib before concluding their spiritual journey. They are scheduled to return to India on January 15.
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The renowned Shadani Darbar in Ghotki is celebrated for its annual birth anniversary festivities honoring Sant Shadaram.
Last month, Indian Hindu pilgrims visited Pakistan to perform religious rituals at the historic Katas Raj Temple in Chakwal.
Facilitating Religious Tourism
Under the 1974 Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, thousands of Hindu and Sikh pilgrims from India visit Pakistan annually to participate in various religious festivals.
To foster interfaith harmony and promote religious tourism, Pakistan has recently built a modern residential facility at the Katas Raj Temple complex in Chakwal.
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Constructed at a cost of Rs183.510 million, the new block comprises 36 rooms with attached washrooms, a kitchen, and a dining hall, providing a comfortable stay for Hindu pilgrims visiting the sacred site.
This initiative reflects Pakistan’s commitment to preserving sacred religious sites and enhancing the experience of devotees visiting one of Hinduism’s most revered locations.
