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Baisakhi: Faith recognises no border

Indian Sikh pilgrims brandish their Kripans as they arrive at the Wagah railway station for the Baisakhi Mela at the Panja Sahib Guradwara. PHOTO : AFP

Rangers personnel line up Indian Sikh pilgrims at the Wagah railway station upon their arrival for the Baisakhi Mela at the Panja Sahib Guradwara. PHOTO : INP

Indian Sikh pilgrims arrive at the Wagah railway station platform to take part in Baisakhi mela at Gurdawara Panja Sahib. PHOTO : INP

An Indian Sikh handicapped woman is helped by relatives before boarding a train to Pakistan at a railway station in Amritsar on April 10, 2012. Thousands of Indian Sikh pilgrims are expected in Pakistan for the Baisakh celebrations, the Sikh New Year at the Sikh Shrine of Gurudwara Panja Sahib and Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Sikh faith founder Guru Nanak Dev, some 75 km southwest of Lahore. PHOTO : AFP

Indian Sikh Nihang (religious Sikh warriors) raise their swords after boarding a train along with devotees to Pakistan at a railway station in Amritsar on April 10, 2012. Thousands of Indian Sikh pilgrims are expected in Pakistan for the Baisakh celebrations, the Sikh New Year at the Sikh Shrine of Gurudwara Panja Sahib and Nankana Sahib. PHOTO : AFP

Indian Sikh pilgrims arrive at the Wagah railway station for the Baisakhi Mela at Panja Sahib Guradwara. PHOTO : AFP

Sikhs in India undertake pilgrimage to Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib Guradwara in Pakistan to celebrate their new year.

Ali

Apr 11, 2012 - 8:23PM

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what sort of message these sikhs are giving by brandishing kirpaans. sardarji, you are here to participate in festivities not to occupy. Please put them back!

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Syed Faisal

Apr 11, 2012 - 10:48PM

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Thats the part and parcel of sikh religion , the Kipan .Pakistan and pakistani people always facilitate Sikh community in participation of their religious activities.They should be appreciated.

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Zain

Apr 12, 2012 - 7:50AM

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@Ali:
Please educate yourself before making jahil comments that might offend people of other faiths. Sikhs are also our brothers in humanity and share the same punjabi culture as us.

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sunny bajwa

Apr 12, 2012 - 1:32PM

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@ali run boy they are coming to occupy lahore fort again lol.. take it easy boy

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ALi

Apr 12, 2012 - 6:32PM

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@Ali:
They have the RIGHT to carry their swords in Pakistan as per their religion. They are peaceful ppl they don’t kill anyone.

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pakistani

Apr 12, 2012 - 6:54PM

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Ali brother….its a symbol of their religion,they are not coming to shove these swords in our bellies…be tolerant and open your mind a bit…Recommend
Rana Umair

Apr 16, 2012 - 5:23AM

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Love it when scores of Sikh pilgrims come over to Pakistan. Love the diversity and love their enthusiasm. Welcome to my Sikh brothers!

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