Maharashtra : Girl comes to Parli from France to find her biological parents 

In the quiet sanctity of the Vaijanath temple in Parli, an extraordinary discovery unfolded on June 8, 2002. A baby, nestled snugly in a basket, was stumbled upon by a woman engaged in the temple’s morning cleaning rituals.

With a sense of urgency, she promptly notified Vinayak Khiste, setting into motion a chain of events that would shape the life of the infant girl forever.

Khiste, recalling the moment of discovery, described the infant as a picture of health despite her vulnerable circumstances.

Attempting to soothe her cries, he uttered words of comfort, “Little baby, life is meant to be happy,” a sentiment that would linger in the memory of those involved. However, decades later, Neha, as she came to be known, finds herself revisiting those feelings of abandonment, tears once again staining her cheeks as she gazes upon the very spot where her journey began.

Driven by an insatiable desire to reunite with her biological parents, Neha’s emotional pilgrimage to the temple holds the hope of a chance encounter, a fleeting moment that could fulfill her deepest longing.

Assisted by Anjali Pawar, a dedicated lawyer committed to unraveling Neha’s origins, every avenue of inquiry has been exhaustively pursued, with the filing of the FIR marking the formal commencement of the search.

Subsequently, Neha found temporary refuge in the Navrange Balakashram of Pandharpur before being transferred to the Preet Mandir institution in Pune, where her path intersected with that of her adoptive family in 2003. Khiste’s assertion regarding her age, supported by medical documentation presented to the authorities, adds a layer of certainty to Neha’s early days, offering tangible evidence amidst the mysteries surrounding her infancy.

Pawar’s unwavering dedication to Neha’s cause since 2020 underscores the significance of her quest. For adoptees like Neha, the journey to reclaim their heritage is a deeply personal one, fueled by a curiosity to understand their cultural identity and ancestral lineage.

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pawar’s presence finally graces the shores of Neha’s homeland, marking a pivotal moment in their shared pursuit of truth and belonging.