Hinglaj Mata Temple in Balochistan Draws Devotees Amid Growing Support for India

NEWS CHARIOT:-The revered Hinglaj Mata temple, one of the sacred Shakti Peethas, is gaining renewed attention as Balochistan voices support for India and extends an open invitation to Indian pilgrims. Located about 300 kilometers from Karachi, in present-day Balochistan—which now claims to be a separate nation from Pakistan—the temple stands as a rare spiritual and cultural landmark.

Hinglaj Mata is considered one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where, according to Hindu mythology, parts of Sati Devi’s body fell. Specifically, her head is believed to have fallen at this site, making it a powerful spiritual destination. Unlike many temples with statues or elaborate idols, Hinglaj Mata is worshipped in the form of a sindoor-covered stone inside a small cave. The Sanskrit word for sindoor, “Hingulam,” is the root of the name “Hinglaj.”

The temple holds immense religious significance for Hindus and even some Muslim communities, who refer to it as “Nani Ki Mandir.” Despite widespread destruction of temples across Pakistan over the decades, the Hinglaj Mata shrine has remained untouched, continuing to draw worshippers from different faiths.

In light of recent cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, Balochistan’s political stance has shifted. Expressing a desire for independence from Pakistan, Baloch leaders have extended support to India and invited Indian citizens to visit the temple. Social media platforms have become the latest tool for Baloch nationals to reach out to Indian devotees.

Each year in April, a four-day festival attracts thousands of pilgrims. Devotees believe that visiting the shrine can help cure illnesses and remove obstacles in life. The goddess is also considered the family deity (Kuladevata) for certain Kshatriya clans, who believe she once protected their ancestors from Parashurama’s wrath.

With improved infrastructure and growing interest, the Hinglaj Mata temple is no longer the inaccessible site it once was. As spiritual ties bridge political divides, the temple stands as a symbol of unity and shared heritage in a geopolitically sensitive region.

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