Why is the holy Shaktipeeth Hinglaj Mata Temple of Hindus in Balochistan, Pakistan, know mythological importance

By Cross Talk India Team On May 19, 2025

Hinglaj Mata Mandir Balochistan : There are two most prestigious Hindu temples in the rugged area of Balochistan. One of them is Hinglaj Mata Temple and the other is Katas Raj Temple. Balochistan made a major announcement on 16 May about the Hinglaj Mata Temple. Balochistan says that Balochistan and India are the same, their deities are also our Gods and Goddesses. Hinglaj Mata Temple is currently located on the banks of Hingol River in Lasbela district of Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is not just a temple, but the center of faith of crores of Hindus, one of the 51 Shaktipeeths and is known as Hinglaj Shaktipeeth. Let us inform you about the beliefs related to this temple and its mythological importance today.
Hinglaj Mata Temple related beliefs

According to mythological beliefs, when Lord Shiva was wandering in the universe with the dead body of Mother Sati, Lord Vishnu cut Sati’s body with his Sudarshan Chakra so that the sorrow of Shiva could calm down. Wherever the organs of Sati fell, Shaktipeeths were established there. Hinglaj is the holy place where the forehead of Mother Sati fell. That is why this temple is very revered. Local people also call it as ‘Hinglaj Devi’ or ‘Nani Maa’.
Importance of Hinglaj Mata Temple
The temple is surrounded by barren but mysterious hills on the banks of the Hingol River. Its natural shade and religious significance provide it a unique spiritual energy. This temple has deep importance especially in Sindhi and Baloch Hindu communities.
The ancient cave temple of Hinglaj Mata is one of the few Hindu sites in the country where a large number of pilgrims come every year. Hinglaj Yatra, Pakistan’s largest Hindu festival, is celebrated here. During this time a grand fair is organized here for 3 days. Devotees coming here climb hundreds of stairs to reach the summit of the volcano present here. Devotees offer coconut and flowers in the pit present here and ask for divine permission to see Hinglaj Mata. Let us tell you that 44 lakh Hindus live in Muslim -majority Pakistan, which is only 2.14 percent of the total population.
Balochistan is the largest province in Pakistan, which has been rich in mineral wealth, but has remained a turbulent region for decades. People here have often demanded autonomy or complete freedom from the Pakistani government. During the ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan in recent times, this has once again gained momentum. This is the reason that when it comes to the independence of Balochistan, the hope of open gates of Hinglaj temple is awakened in the minds of crores of Hindus.

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