Pakistani Sanatanis join Mahakumbh, take holy dip
72 Sanatanis from Pakistan attend Mahakumbh, take holy dip in Ganga
- By Gurmehar --
- Friday, 07 Feb, 2025
A 72-member group from Pakistan arrived at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and took a holy dip in the Sangam. They were deeply moved by the spiritual atmosphere of the grand festival. These visitors, who follow Sanatan Dharma, expressed their amazement at the scale and divinity of the Kumbh Mela.
The group traveled from Pakistan’s Sindh province, where many Hindus still practice their faith. Upon reaching Prayagraj, they immediately went to the Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, to take a dip. For them, this was not just a religious ritual but a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
A divine experience
Makhija, a devotee from Sindh, shared that he was at a loss for words to describe the experience. He felt that being at Maha Kumbh was something beyond explanation, filling him with divine energy.
Mukesh, from Gotki, also expressed his excitement. It was his first visit to Sangam, and he never imagined witnessing such a massive religious gathering. The sheer number of devotees, the spiritual chants, and the energy of the place overwhelmed him.
Karishma, a housewife in the group, had only heard about Kumbh Mela before, but seeing it in real life was an entirely different experience. She described the continuous bhajans (devotional songs), saffron-clad sadhus (saints) blessing people, and the Ganga silently flowing by, creating an unforgettable spiritual atmosphere.
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First-time visitors in awe
Dr. Sonia, a doctor from Jinnah Hospital in Karachi, was visiting for the first time, though her parents had attended Maha Kumbh before. She said that the festival, which is currently trending on social media, is truly as grand and divine as people describe.
Diya Sharma, a medical student in Pakistan, was also fascinated by the event. She said she had never seen such a large crowd moving in the same direction with one goal—to take a dip in the Ganga. She was equally impressed by the massive arrangements made for the millions of visitors.
Niranjan Chawla, from Sakkar district, shared his thoughts on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He stated that many Sindhi Hindus supported the law as it could provide them with an opportunity to move to India and secure their future.
For these Sanatanis from Pakistan, Maha Kumbh was more than just an event—it was a deeply emotional and spiritual journey that left a lasting impact on their hearts.