Baramulla, April 30 : In a historic and emotional reunion, ten Kashmiri Pandit families returned to their ancestral village of Kachwa Muqam after 37 years of migration. To mark their homecoming, the families performed a sacred Hawan at the revered Ganesh Temple, joined by Pandits from across Baramulla district.
The event was not only a spiritual gathering but also a powerful symbol of communal harmony. The local Muslim community welcomed the returning families with warmth and extended every possible support. From arranging food and shelter to assisting throughout the night with preparations for the Hawan, their generosity reflected the deep-rooted bonds of Kashmiri brotherhood.
MLA Baramulla, Javid Hussain Beigh, and DC Baramulla attended the ceremony, greeting the Pandit families and reaffirming the spirit of unity and coexistence.
On the sidelines of the event, Aneeta Koul, Usha Pandita, Neelam Koul, and Rajni Ji spoke to Brightwr Kashmir reporters. They shared heartfelt emotions, recalling how the welcome reminded them of the days before migration in the 1990s, when Muslims and Pandits lived together as neighbors. “When we reached our village, all our Muslim brothers and sisters welcomed us with open hearts. They helped us throughout the night in arranging the Hawan and provided food and shelter. This reminded us of the days when we lived together as neighbors. Our Kashmiri brotherhood is something we can never forget,” they said.
The return of these families and the collective celebration at Ganesh Temple stands as a testament to resilience, shared heritage, and the enduring spirit of Kashmiri unity.