300 Indian origin Pakistani citizens visit Dwarkadhish Temple in Gujarat

ANI April 6, 2025 134 views

A remarkable group of 300 Pakistani citizens of Indian origin embarked on a spiritual journey to Gujarat's Dwarkadhish Temple, highlighting unexpected cross-border harmony. These devotees from Sindh, on a 60-day visa, expressed profound happiness and connection to their ancestral spiritual roots. Their pilgrimage includes visits to multiple religious sites, symbolizing peaceful cultural exchange between India and Pakistan. The visit underscores the deep, shared cultural bonds that transcend modern political boundaries.

"There is brotherhood on both sides, and we feel obliged to be here." - Pakistani Devotee
Gandhinagar, April 6: A group of 300 Pakistani citizens of Indian origin, residing in Pakistan's Sindh, visited the Dwarkadhish Temple, Devbhumi Dwarka in Gujarat and offered prayers.

Key Points

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300 Pakistani citizens of Indian origin visit Dwarkadhish Temple

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Devotees express deep spiritual and cultural connection

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Religious delegation touring multiple Indian pilgrimage sites

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Peaceful cross-border cultural exchange demonstrated

One of the devotees expressed his profound happiness and stated, "We are from Sindh, Pakistan. A total of 300 devotees have come here at Dwarkadhish Temple to offer prayers...we are very happy to be here..."

The second devotee stated, "We are very happy to be here, and we have offered prayers at Dwarkadhish Temple. There is brotherhood on both sides, and we feel obliged to be here."

Notably, the Pakistanis are currently in India on a 60-day visa, facilitated by a religious organization in Raipur.

The group, comprising businessmen and professionals from Karachi and surrounding areas, was welcomed at the temple and offered prayers by the temple priest, Paresh Bhai.

The priest expressed his privilege in facilitating their visit and stated that it was a proud moment for him to see the devotees take back memories of their visit to the Dwarkadhish Temple to Pakistan.

Some members of the group mentioned that after taking a dip in the Ganges River, they plan to take some of its water back to Pakistan as a sacred souvenir.

The group has been touring various places in India, including Dwarkadhish Temple, and plans to visit Bet Dwarka, Mount Abu, and other religious sites. They shared their positive experiences of living in Pakistan, stating that they face no difficulties and coexist harmoniously with others.

During their visit, some members of the group sang devotional songs, including "Radhe-Radhe," and expressed their deep connection to the land, stating that they felt like staying in India rather than returning to Pakistan.

The delegation plans to visit Bet Dwarka, a significant pilgrimage site associated with Lord Krishna, on the following day.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such a heartwarming story! 🙏 Religion truly has the power to bring people together despite borders. Hope this helps strengthen cultural ties between our nations.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the cultural exchange, I wish the article had given more context about how these visa processes work. 300 people getting religious visas is significant - would love to know more about the logistics.
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Amit P.
Dwarkadhish Temple is truly magnificent! Been there last year and the spiritual energy is amazing. Glad these visitors got to experience it too. Jai Shri Krishna! 🚩
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Sunita M.
The part about taking Ganga water back home really touched me. These small acts show how deeply connected we are as people of the subcontinent, regardless of political boundaries.
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Vikram J.
Interesting that they mentioned facing no difficulties in Pakistan. We rarely hear these positive stories in mainstream media. More exchanges like this could help reduce tensions.
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Neha R.
The Radhe-Radhe singing must have been magical! Music and devotion know no borders. Hope they have safe travels to Bet Dwarka next - it's a beautiful island temple.

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Dwarkadhish Temple Gujarat Pilgrimage India-Pakistan Relations Religious Tourism Sindh Visitors Cultural Exchange
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