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Hinglaj (Devanagari: हिंगलाज, Balochi: هنگلاج, Sindhi: هنگلاج, Urdu: ﮨنگلاج) is an important Hindu pilgrimage place in Balochistan, Pakistan and Kuldevi of many Rajput, Jat, Charan, Rajpurohits and other Hindu Communities of India. [1]
The cave temple of Hinglaj Mata is in a narrow gorge in the remote, hilly area of Lyari Tehsil in Balochistan. It is 250 kilometres (160 mi) to the northwest, 12 miles (19 km) inland from the Arabian Sea and 80 miles (130 km) to the west of the mouth of the Indus.
Hinglaj Mata is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti and her story is directly associated with the actions of Parashurama Avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that she protected Kshatriyas when Parashurama was on mission to wipe them out.
Oct 19, 2023 · Nestled in the heart of the barren and rugged landscape of Balochistan, Pakistan, the Hinglaj Mata Temple stands as a testament to faith, spirituality, and the enduring power of devotion.
The tale of Hinglaj Mata intertwines with the lives of Hingol and Sundar, the sons of King Vichitra during the Treta Yuga, an era in the Hindu chronology. These brothers were known for their oppressive rule over their kingdom, causing great suffering to the people.
Jul 20, 2024 · The Shri Hinglaj Mata Temple, also known as Hinglaj Devi, is a Hindu temple located in the Hingol National Park in Balochistan, Pakistan. Dedicated to Goddess Hinglaj, believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga, the temple’s origins are ancient and steeped in Hindu mythology.
According to the legends, when Lord Shiva started doing 'Tandava' with the dead body of Goddess Sati on his shoulder, Lord Vishnu cut the dead body into 51 parts with his Sudarshan Chakra to save the universe from the Holocaust. It is believed that Hinglaj is the place where the head of the Goddess fell.
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