LAHORE: As many as 47 Hindu pilgrims from India could not reach Pakistan due to unknown reasons for participating in the celebrations of Mokshda Ekadashi and Shri Gita Jayanti, Pakistan Today learnt on Wednesday. The pilgrims were to visit Katas Raj Temple in Chakwal and Krishna Temple in Lahore besides their participation in the celebrations. Pakistan Hindu Welfare Council Chairman Dr Manohar Chand spoke to Pakistan Today and said that he is deeply saddened to know that Indian Hindu pilgrims could not come to Pakistan despite getting visas. As per practice, celebrations of Mokshda Ekadashi and Shri Gita Jayanthi were planned from December 23 to 29 in Katas Raj Temple, Chakwal. Total 47 Indian Hindu pilgrims were granted visas by the PHC.

Source: Pakistan Today December 23, 2020 19:07 UTC