Participants of the international conference "June 1984, Amritsar events: India's transnational repression against ethnic minorities in the context of genocide", organized by the Baku Initiative Group, visited the "Ateshgah temple" on June 2.
During the visit, the guests were provided with detailed information about the history, architectural features, and cultural significance of the temple complex. It was noted that Sikh merchants and pilgrims from India used Ateshgah as an important place of worship in the 17th-18th centuries.
It was emphasized that Ateshgah has historically been a space of tolerance, bringing together different cultures and religions. Azerbaijan was highlighted as a country where various peoples and religious communities have coexisted peacefully.
The participants were informed that Ateshgah temple has been a key center of historical, cultural, and religious ties between India and Azerbaijan. Historical sources mention that Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, visited Ateshgah during his travels, conducted religious rituals, and met with his followers.
At the end of the visit, the conference attendees viewed paintings dedicated to the Amritsar events of June 1984.
