Watch Vaishno Devi Pilgrims Use Baby Strollers For Yatra; Internet Sparks Debate
A recent viral video has stirred a storm online, showing several adult Vaishno Devi devotees being pushed uphill in—wait for it—baby strollers. The bizarre sight, captured and shared on Instagram by user @aman_luhera78, reignited after initially going viral a month ago. The post has already crossed 5,000 likes, and with it, reignited a fierce debate on what “devotion” really looks like.
So, what exactly happened? Amid an ongoing strike at the holy site—reportedly against the proposed ropeway project in Jammu and Kashmir's Trikuta Hills—many pilgrims were left without access to traditional transport like ponies or palanquins. With options exhausted, baby strollers became the last resort for some.
While some viewers found the workaround innovative and more humane than using animals, others slammed the practice. One user bluntly asked, “Those who cannot walk or cannot do the yatra- better not go. What is even the point of visiting a temple that tests your devotees by a yatra, when you can't even do the yatra. And the fact that these people otherwise look capable.” Another defended the move, saying, “This is at least better than using poor animals as a transport system for a journey you were originally meant to do on foot.”
But the criticism didn’t stop. “This is just so sad. First, they used poor animals. They were fine with a rope project. Now, they are using baby strollers. Until there is a serious health condition, why can't you just make the journey on foot?” read another comment.
Interestingly, the video resurfaced just days ago, although its exact origin and authenticity remain unverified by NewsPoint. Meanwhile, the debate continues to heat up across social platforms—pitting modern convenience against age-old religious grit.
So, what exactly happened? Amid an ongoing strike at the holy site—reportedly against the proposed ropeway project in Jammu and Kashmir's Trikuta Hills—many pilgrims were left without access to traditional transport like ponies or palanquins. With options exhausted, baby strollers became the last resort for some.
While some viewers found the workaround innovative and more humane than using animals, others slammed the practice. One user bluntly asked, “Those who cannot walk or cannot do the yatra- better not go. What is even the point of visiting a temple that tests your devotees by a yatra, when you can't even do the yatra. And the fact that these people otherwise look capable.” Another defended the move, saying, “This is at least better than using poor animals as a transport system for a journey you were originally meant to do on foot.”
But the criticism didn’t stop. “This is just so sad. First, they used poor animals. They were fine with a rope project. Now, they are using baby strollers. Until there is a serious health condition, why can't you just make the journey on foot?” read another comment.
Interestingly, the video resurfaced just days ago, although its exact origin and authenticity remain unverified by NewsPoint. Meanwhile, the debate continues to heat up across social platforms—pitting modern convenience against age-old religious grit.
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