[ REPUBLIC ] 154 Indian Pilgrims Head to Katas Raj Mahadev Temple in Pakistan for Mahashivratri Amid Visa Hurdles

A group of 154 Hindu pilgrims from India embarked on a journey to the Katas Raj Mahadev Temple in Pakistan to celebrate Mahashivratri. However, Pakistan denied visas to 34 of them at the last moment, causing distress among the devotees. The pilgrimage holds significant spiritual importance, with pilgrims looking forward to taking a holy dip in the temple’s sacred pond, Amar Kund. Despite the challenges, the pilgrims remain committed to their annual tradition and hope for better visa arrangements in the future.

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