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India-China Pilgrimage To Sacred Tibetan Sites To Resume This Summer, Says China바카라s Foreign Ministry

The move comes as China and India mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations바카라an occasion both countries have signaled they wish to commemorate through strengthened ties and renewed cooperation.

PTI / for representative purposes only

The annual Indian pilgrimage to Mount Gang Renpoche (Kailash) and Lake Mapam Yum Tso in China's Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region is set to resume this summer, marking a significant step in cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two neighbouring nations, China바카라s Foreign Ministry said.

Mount Gang Renpoche and Lake Mapam Yum Tso hold deep spiritual significance for followers of several religions, including Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism. The resumption of the pilgrimage, which had been paused in recent years, was agreed upon by both governments and is currently in preparation on both sides.

바카라This pilgrimage is an important part of the cultural and people-to-people exchanges between China and India,바카라 said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a press briefing. 바카라China stands ready to work with India to deliver on the important common understandings reached by the leaders of our two countries and to advance a sound and stable bilateral relationship.바카라

The move comes as China and India mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations바카라an occasion both countries have signaled they wish to commemorate through strengthened ties and renewed cooperation.

The pilgrimage, typically conducted via routes agreed upon by the two countries, has long served as a symbol of religious harmony and mutual respect. Officials have not yet disclosed the number of pilgrims expected to take part this year or the specific dates of travel, but preparations are reportedly in full swing.

Mount Gang Renpoche, also known as Mount Kailash, and Lake Mapam Yum Tso (Lake Manasarovar) are revered spiritual sites located in China's Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region. Considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon,

Mount Gang Renpoche is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, while Lake Mapam Yum Tso is associated with purity and spiritual cleansing. Thousands of pilgrims undertake arduous journeys to perform the "kora" (circumambulation) around the mountain and visit the lake. These sites symbolize divine presence and interfaith reverence, attracting devotees from India and across the world seeking spiritual merit and profound religious experience.

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