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Introduction and History in Brief
Hinglaj is an important Hindu pilgrimage place in Balochistan, Pakistan and Kuldevi of many Kshatriya, Charan and other Hindu Communities of India.It is situated in Balochistan province about 250 km north of Karachi. The Shri Hinglaj Mata mandir which is the largest Hindu pilgrimage centre in Pakistan is located here.
To still the divine dance, Tandava, of the Hindu god Lord Shiva following the death of Dakshayani, the Hindu god Lord Vishnu scattered the remains of her embodiment over various places of the Indian subcontinent. It is said that the head fell at Hingula or Hinglaj and is thus considered the most important of the 51 Shakti Peeths. At each of the Peeths, Bhairava (a manifestation of Shiva) accompanies the relics. The Bhairava at Hinglaj is called Bhimalochana, located in Koteshwar, Kutch. The Sanskrit texts mention the part as ‘Brahmadreya’ or vital essence.
Hinglaj Devi worshiped as Kuldevi by many Kshatriya communities of India like Kshatriya Bhavsar, Charan, Khatri Dodiya Rajput, Parajiya Soni, Hingu, Bhanushali, Lohana, Barot, Kapdi, Vanza, Bhadresa, Gurjar etc.
As per the popular folklore of Treta Yuga, a virtuous Haihaya king of Mahishmati of malwa region, Sahastrabahu Arjuna or Sahastararjun, more widely known as Kartavirya Arjuna drunk with power and sense of invincibility ends up killing the great Brahman sage Jamadagni over a sacred cow Kamadhenu. Furious at this heinous crime, son of Jamadagni, Lord Parashurama vows to vanquish the power drunken Kshatriya clan from Earth. Wielding his divine axe, he eliminates Sahastararjun and later on he rages on earth 21 times, each time decimating unvirtuous and unworthy kings wherever he went. Terrified with the prospect of death at Lord Parashuram, progeny of Sahastararjun seek Janaka Maharaj, one of the most learned king of Videha who advises them to seek Hinglaji Mata’s blessing. The clan devotedly pray to devi at Higloj who is overcome with compassion and assures shelter in her place. Over time, when Lord Parashuram visits this place, he was pleasantly surprised to see Kshatriya clan involved in many Brahminical activities having shed their arms. Hinglaj mata intervenes on their behalf, and since then the clan disowned arms. Lord Parashuram not only taught them scriptures and vedas, but also weaving for a living. The clan with a sense of relief then branches out and spread across Sindh, Panjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and later on to South India, such as Maharashtra, Telangana, Andrapradesh and Karnataka. And where ever they went they continued worshiping Hinglaj Devi. Bhavasars, Shimpis and Khatri of Somavaunsha Sahasrarjun Kshatriya trace their origin to this clan. Some of those who remained in Sindh province later on converted to Islam.
Hinglaj mata temple is inside of the mountains its around 10-15 km away from main road, on the way you never realise that there’s anyone living beyond this point but as you go deep inside you will find the temple. It’s built on the mountain and cave’s. There is such so called structural building except few rooms mostly its built on rock formations which were formed by rain water and human efforts. On normal days its not so crowded but its place worth visit and quite clean. You can buy all kind of stuff needed for prayer or drinking eating everything. Good place. Yeah also its nearby that mud volcanono.
Although the Hingula shrine in Balochistan is considered to be a true Shakti Peeth, other shrines dedicated to the goddess exist in India and Sri Lanka. One important shrine is located 14 km from Talcher in the state of Orissa in India. King Nala of the Vidarbha region of Western India was an ardent devotee of Devi Hingula. He was approached by the King of Puri for help. In order to start cooking ‘Mahaprasada’ for Lord Jagannath he had to procure Devi Hingula as fire for the temple kitchen. The Goddess agreed and moved to Puri as fire.
The chief legend of Hinglaj Mata relates to the creation of the Shakti Peethas. Sati, daughter of Prajapati Daksha, was married to the god Shiva against his wishes. Daksha organized a great yajna but did not invite Sati and Shiva. Uninvited, Sati reached the yajna-site, where Daksha ignored Sati and vilified Shiva. Unable to withstand this insult, Sati immolated herself activating her chakras, (energy generated through her anger).
Sati died, but her corpse did not burn. Shiva (as Virabhadra) slew Daksha for being responsible for Sati’s death and forgave him, resurrecting him. The wild, grief-stricken Shiva wandered the universe with Sati’s corpse. Finally, the god Vishnu dismembered the body of Sati into 108 parts, from which 52 fell on earth and others on other planets in the universe which became Shakti Peethas, temple to a form of the Goddess.
Shiva is also worshiped at each Shakti Pitha in the form of Bhairava, the male counterpart or guardian of the presiding goddess of the Pitha.[12] The head of Sati is believed to have fallen at Hinglaj.
Manyata/Special Attraction
Hinglaj Mata is said to be very powerful deity who bestows good to all her devotees. While Hinglaj is her main temple, temples dedicated to her exist in neighbouring Indian states Gujarat and Rajasthan.[9] The shrine is known as Hingula, Hingalaja, Hinglaja, and Hingulata in Hindu scriptures, particularly in Sanskrit. The goddess is known as Hinglaj Mata (the Mother Hinglaj), Hinglaj Devi (the Goddess Hinglaj), Hingula Devi (the red goddess or the Goddess of Hingula) and Kottari or Kotavi.
Shiva is also worshiped at each Shakti Pitha in the form of Bhairava, the male counterpart or guardian of the presiding goddess of the Pitha. The head of Sati is believed to have fallen at Hinglaj.
Architecture
The temple was built before 1000 years.
Important News Related to Temple
- The chairman of the temple committee was kidnapped two days before the annual Hinglaj Yatra in 2012 by suspected Islamists He was kept in captivity for 73 days and later released. The Pakistan Hindu Council strongly criticised that his kidnapping was to warn the Hindus residing in Pakistan.
- A book titled as Hinglaj Shaktipeeth written in Hindi by Omkarsingh Lakhawat and published by Rajastani Granthaghar pages 216 second edition gives most details of Hinglaj Mata as author Lakhawat visited this place before writing book.
- In 2008, Water and Power Development Authority of Pakistan proposed a plan to build a dam in the Hingol River close to the shrine. The dam would have flooded the accommodation roads to the temple and endangered the locality and its associated festivals. Following protest from the Hindu community the dam proposal was abandoned by the Balochistan Assembly.
- So the Water and Power Development Authority of Pakistan initially suggested relocating three holy places to a higher elevation and guaranteed the construction of a new access road. This proposition was rejected by the Hinglaj Sheva Mandali, which argued that these sites were not like common temples and could not simply be relocated. In 2008, the lawmakers in the Balochistan Assembly reacted to the concerns and protests of the Hindu community and asked the federal government to stop the project. In 2009, after a year of suspension, the power and development authority chose to continue with the controversial Hingol Dam construction plans but decided to shift the site of the dam a few kilometers north in order to protect the temple. This resolution was in keeping with a consensus between the power and development authority, the Balochistan Assembly, and the Hindu community.
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Presiding Deity
Hinglaj Mata🙏
Weapons of Maa Hinglaj
Be A True Devotee
Worship your Isht in your tradition .
But a passive worship is a total waste of your time and energy .
For True Worship ,a devotee MUST master the use of weapons the Deity bears.
The weapons of Maa Hinglaj (Adishakti) are Chakra (discus), Shankha (conch shell), Trishula (Trident), Gada (mace), Bow and Arrow, Khanda (sword) and Shield, Ghanta (bell) and Sword.
Remember, for a Sanatani, Shastra (Weapon) and Shaastra (Holy Book) go together and Sword 🙏
Always carry the weapons of our respective deities like Gada,Sword and Trishula.
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Timing
Open all days – 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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Aarti Timing
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Basic Facilities
Drinking Water, CCTV Security, Prasad, Puja Samagri, Satsang Hall, Shoe Store, Wash Rooms.
Activities
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Festivals
Four Day Theerth Yatra in April, Navratri,Durga Puja,Mahashivratri etc..
Nearby places of interest
Gondrani Cave
Gadani Beach
Aghore
Gwadar
Sonmiani
Quetta Etc…
Famous Temples Nearby
Bhagat Chuharmal Mandir Bhagnari
Quetta Krishna Temple
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Shivaharkaray (Karavipur) Shakti Peeth Temple Etc..
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Nearby Dharamshalas
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Concerned Police Stations
Gaddani, Las Bela, Balochistan, Pakistan
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Hub Industrial And Trading Estates, Hub, Las Bela, Balochistan, Pakistan
Managment Commity
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
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Facilities to hold Functions
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Library
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Akharas
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Mehants, Pujaris, Archakas and Sewayats
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Gau Sewa, Birds and otheranimals Sewa
Initiattives like Pashu Sewa, Pakshi Sewa, Langar Sewa, Vedic Pathshalas etc Plannings in process.
Langar Sewa
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Gurukul/Vedic Pathshalas
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Modes of Travel
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. It is at the end of a range of Kirthar Mountains, in the Makran desert stretch, on the west bank of Hingol River. The area is under the Hingol National Park.
- Nearest Bus Stand is Asha Pura with the distance of 5 km to the temple.
- Nearest Railway junction is Quetta Las Bela with the distance around 30km from the temple.
- Quetta International Airport is the Concern Airport with the distance around 90 kms.
Visitors’ views about the Temple
Address for Visiting and Donation Purpose
Hingol National Park, Road، Asha Pura, Las Bela, Balochistan, Pakistan
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