LAHORE – As many as 600 Sikh ‘yatrees’ have arrived in Lahore today (Saturday) to attend Jor Mela, Thenewstribe.com learnt from TV reports.
According to the details, the Sikh pilgrims would visit Nankana Sahab, Hassan Abdal and Kartarpur and would also participate in different ceremonies in Lahore.
The Sikh yatrees were warmly welcomed by the Pakistani officials. Moreover, the pilgrims would return to India on June 18.
During their six day stay in Pakistan, the Sikh visitors would participate in various religious rituals at gurdwaras Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib, Sucha Sauda in Farooqabad, Panja Sahib in Hassan Abdal, Dera Sahib in Lahore and Aminabad.
The first day of the Mela is observed purely in religious spirits. Later, political rallies and meetings are held by various political parties.
Many devotes pay their obeisance at Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib and Gurdwara Jyoti Swarup on this historic occasion every year during this three day Jor Mela.
All nearby villagers organize ‘langar’ for the devotees going to visit Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib for the Mela along all the roads leading to the gurdwara.
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