• "अपनी उन्नति के लिए प्रयत्न करने के साथ समाज की प्रगति में प्रयत्नशील रहना हर सभ्य नागरिक का सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्व है।" - अरूट जी

The Modern Context of Hinglaj Mata


The Modern Context of Hinglaj Mata

Devotees in India and Worldwide


The glory and power of Hinglaj Mata are not confined to India or Pakistan alone. Her worship and devotion have spread across the globe. In the modern era, not just in India, but Hindu communities around the world maintain deep faith in Hinglaj Mata.

Today, alongside the Khatri community, other Hindu castes also hold immense reverence for Hinglaj Mata. Especially in countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, as well as among Hindu families residing in the United States, Canada, Britain, and Australia, Hinglaj Mata is worshipped with devotion. During Navratri and other religious festivals, special ceremonies are organized in her temples, and even international devotees participate in these events.

Hindu devotees living abroad not only engage in individual worship but also celebrate Hinglaj Mata’s festivals on a community level. Many diaspora Indians organize special worship events at their religious centers and temples, where they host bhajans (devotional songs), kirtans, and recitations of sacred stories dedicated to the goddess.


Current Status of the Temple


Hinglaj Mata’s main temple remains located in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. It is one of the most renowned Hindu pilgrimage sites in Pakistan. Situated along the Hingol River and near the Makran coast, the temple resides in a natural cave, where thousands of devotees visit annually to seek the goddess's blessings.

Though the temple is in Pakistan, many Indian and international Hindu devotees travel to this sacred site in large numbers. Particularly during Navratri, a special fair is held at the temple, attracting the Hindu communities from Sindh, Balochistan, and Karachi. Despite the challenging journey to reach the temple, devotees' unwavering faith makes this one of the most significant pilgrimage sites.

The structure of the temple remains preserved in its original form. The rituals and worship practices follow traditional methods, where devotees enter the cave temple to offer their prayers to the goddess. While several improvements have been made around the temple area to enhance the comfort of pilgrims, the temple’s grandeur lies in its simplicity and natural surroundings.



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