Indian Hindu pilgrims to reach Pakistan via Wagah border today

Indian Hindu pilgrims to reach Pakistan via Wagah border today
APP55-22 LAHORE: February 22 - Indian Hindu pilgrims arrive at Wagah border to participate Maha Shivratri Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the 6th night of the dark Phalgun (February or March) every year. It is believed that Lord Shiva was married to Parvati on this day the pilgrims visit the Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore Fort before they leave for the historic Katas Raj temple in Punjab province's Chakwal district to take part in the festivities. APP Photo by Mustafa Lashari

A Hindu yatrees delegation of 200 Hindu pilgrims reaches Pakistan from India through the wagah border to celebrate the Hindu festival of shivratri.

Authorities from the Evacuee Trust Property Board and local Hindu leaders will welcome the Hindu pilgrims.

All arrangements regarding security, transportation and accommodation of the pilgrims have been completed.

According to the plan, after staying in Lahore on March 6, the pilgrims will leave for Katas Raj on March 7.

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The main Mahashivratri event will be held on March 9 at the historic Katas Raj Temple in Chakwal.

The pilgrims will return to Lahore on March 10. On March 11, pilgrims will visit Krishna Temple, Lahore Fort and other historical places.

Hindu pilgrims will leave for India on March 12.

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