Baisakhi pilgrims head back to India

Sea of colours, faith marks Baisakhi at Panja Sahib

Baisakhi celebrations drew Sikh pilgrims from across the world. A sea of vibrant colours, spiritual devotion and historic reverence marked the Baisakhi festival and the 327th birth anniversary of the Khalsa at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, where thousands of Sikh pilgrims, including more than 2,200 yatrees from India, gathered to perform sacred rituals and reaffirm their deep-rooted connection with the land of their Gurus. From the early hours of the mo…

Baisakhi pilgrims head back to India

Indian Sikh pilgrims who visited Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi festival returned to India via the Wagah Border on Sunday after completing their 10-day stay, with emotional scenes witnessed at the time of departure. Officials said a total of 2,238 pilgrims reached the border in special buses. Arrangements including additional immigration counters, medical camps, currency exchange and other facilities were provided to facilitate their return. Pr…