Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Returns After 5 Years: Pilgrims Walk on Path of Faith And Grit
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Returns After 5 Years: Pilgrims Walk on Path of Faith And Grit
Digital Desk: Revival of emotion, adventure, and spiritual energy among devotees, after a five-year pause, the sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has finally resumed, marking a significant moment for Hindu devotees and India-China cultural diplomacy. Notably, the Yatra was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and border tensions.
Pilgrims, driven by deep faith, began their challenging journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar on Friday. 34 pilgrims from the first batch of yatris reached Gangtok, where the Sikkim administration welcomed the yatris with enthusiasm and spiritual reverence as they were preparing for their onward journey to the sacred Mount Kailash.
The Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, addressed the farewell function in the nation's capital, expressing his sincere gratitude to the Chinese authorities for their support in the restoration of the pilgrimage route after the lengthy hiatus.
Additionally, a traditional Shaivite send-off ceremony was organized, featuring sacred instruments such as the damru, mridang, turhi, and dholak, adding to the sanctity of the occasion. Jaiveer Singh, Uttar Pradesh Minister for Tourism and Culture, performed the ceremonial send-off in Indirapuram, emphasizing the yatra's ongoing spiritual and cultural significance.
The Nathula Pass route, which is considered less physically challenging than the Lipulekh route in Uttarakhand, provides an extraordinary yet accessible road to Tibet's Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.
The return of the yatra has sparked spiritual sentiments among devotees and travel operators, indicating a turning point in religious tourism and regional cooperation.
