Srinagar, June 3 -- As the fleet of buses departed from Nagrota, carrying hundreds of Kashmiri Pandit devotees towards the sacred shrine of Mata Kheer Bhawani in Kashmir, the air was filled with more than just spiritual fervor. It resonated with hope, nostalgia, and a profound yearning for reconnection-with a land that has, for generations, embodied the essence of syncretic culture and shared heritage. The annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Yatra is not merely a pilgrimage; it is a powerful expression of unwavering faith, resilience, and the spiritual unity that transcends religious boundaries in the Valley of Kashmir. Nestled in the serene environs of Tulmulla in Ganderbal district, the shrine of Mata Kheer Bhawani-under the shade of majestic chi...