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Religion
21 Tamil Nadu Pilgrims Return from Nepal After Harrowing Ordeal
✍️ NDTV
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 11:03 PM
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A group of twenty‑one pilgrims from Tamil Nadu came back from Nepal, describing a terrifying episode they survived as a miraculous escape.
A contingent of twenty‑one pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, who were on a religious tour in Nepal, have arrived back in India. The travelers recounted a frightening episode that they say ended in a "miraculous escape".
According to the group, the incident unfolded while they were in Nepal, prompting a sudden and urgent return. Upon reaching home, the pilgrims described the experience as harrowing, emphasizing the relief of being safe.
Authorities in both countries have been briefed about the pilgrims' account, though specific details of the incident have not been disclosed. The return underscores the challenges that can arise during overseas pilgrimages and the importance of swift assistance.
The pilgrims are now recovering and have expressed gratitude to the officials who facilitated their repatriation. Their story highlights the resilience of devotees undertaking spiritual journeys abroad.
According to the group, the incident unfolded while they were in Nepal, prompting a sudden and urgent return. Upon reaching home, the pilgrims described the experience as harrowing, emphasizing the relief of being safe.
Authorities in both countries have been briefed about the pilgrims' account, though specific details of the incident have not been disclosed. The return underscores the challenges that can arise during overseas pilgrimages and the importance of swift assistance.
The pilgrims are now recovering and have expressed gratitude to the officials who facilitated their repatriation. Their story highlights the resilience of devotees undertaking spiritual journeys abroad.