Sambhal,

15 Feb (HS): Tamanna Malik, a Muslim lady, was greeted with cries of Har Har

Mahadev as she came home after a 170-kilometer Kanwar yatra to Haridwar with

gangajal, completing a pledge she made more than three years earlier. On

Sunday, Mahashivratri, a burqa-clad Malik gave water from the Ganga to Lord

Shiva at Sambhal's Kshem Nath Temple. Three and a half years ago, the Badanpur

Basai village resident married Aman Tyagi, a Hindu from the same village. Since

their marriage, the couple has two kids, Aryan and Daksh, who are two and one

years old, respectively.

Previously,

when interfaith challenges loomed, Malik swore to do a 'jalabhishek' if she

married Tyagi. The pair eloped from the village, married, and returned just a

year ago. My

spouse has been extremely supportive, and people have showered me with flowers

in various locations. People of Sanatan Dharma have welcomed us in numerous

areas, and those who are objecting are ignorant. Why should we pay attention to

them? Malik spoke to media in Sambhal. Regarding her wardrobe choice, she

stated, I used to wear a burqa before, so why is that a problem? Malik

had went for Haridwar with her husband on February 10 and returned to her

hometown the next day.

We

both brought Kanwar from Haridwar. Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal, and

Sanatani individuals have been extremely helpful during the yatra. Tyagi, a

Hindu, stated that many people from Amroha and Noorpur accompanied us on our

stroll.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi