This journey not only strengthens religious faith but also provides an opportunity to connect with Sikh history and heritage. After the spiritual journey, the Jatha will return to India on April 19. The devotees will bring with them not only sacred memories, but also spiritual energy and blessings of the Gurus.
On the auspicious occasion of Khalsa Sirjana Diwas, Baisakhi, a special Jatha of 1,763 Sikh pilgrims is leaving tomorrow to visit the historic Gurdwaras of Pakistan. In addition, the visas of 32 pilgrims have been cancelled. Today, the pilgrims will receive their passports from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) office in Amritsar.
All the pilgrims will leave the SGPC office tomorrow, April 10, with full preparations. On this occasion, the atmosphere will be filled with devotion, with chants of “Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal” echoing throughout the procession. The Jatha will enter Pakistan through the Wagah border. During the journey, the pilgrims will first visit Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib, Hassan Abdal, where the main gathering of Khalsa Sajna Diwas will be celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm.
This historical place holds special significance in Sikh history, and visiting it is considered an honour for every pilgrim. Apart from this, the Jatha will visit other prominent Gurdwaras in Pakistan, which are associated with the sacred memories of the Gurus.
