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Have darshan of Goddess Hinglaj Shakti Peeth in Balochistan on Mahanavami
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News18•18-10-2026, 18:35
Have darshan of Goddess Hinglaj Shakti Peeth in Balochistan on Mahanavami
- •The sacred temple of Goddess Hinglaj, located in Balochistan, is counted among the 51 holy Shakti Peeths in Hindu tradition.
- •Situated inside a natural cave along the Hingol River in Lasbela district, the shrine is locally known as Nani Mandir.
- •The local Baloch community holds deep reverence for the site, helping preserve a centuries-old shared cultural heritage.
- •An annual pilgrimage to Hinglaj Dham takes place every year during the month of Chaitra, drawing devotees from various places.
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The famous temple of Goddess Hinglaj is situated within the Hingol National Park in the Lasbela district of Pakistan's Balochistan province. It is located in a natural cave along the banks of the Hingol River near the Makran coast of the Arabian Sea.
Goddess Hinglaj is revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, which are sacred sites formed where parts of Goddess Sati's body fell. Popular religious belief holds that the upper part of Goddess Sati's head fell at this specific shrine.
The annual Hinglaj Yatra and religious festival are typically organized every year in the month of Chaitra, which falls around March and April. During this period, pilgrims navigate difficult terrain to reach the shrine and offer their prayers.
