'Bring Us Home': Kashmiri Pandits Return to Kheer Bhawani With Hope
Under tight security, hundreds of displaced Kashmiri Hindus set out for the annual Kheer Bhawani Yatra, carrying with them a prayer that goes beyond devotion — the hope of one day returning permanently to their homeland. For many Kashmiri Pandits, this journey is not just a pilgrimage but an emotional homecoming after decades of displacement. As buses rolled towards the Valley, chants of faith mingled with memories of a land left behind, turning the Kheer Bhawani shrine into a powerful symbol of belonging, resilience and the enduring dream of return.
