In Balochistan, Pakistan, on March 11, BLA hijacked a train and took the passengers hostage, which the struggle to get rid of it is still going on. Balochistan has always been a buffer zone part in Pakistan, and has always been a struggle with the Pak government. By the way, as much as the Balochistan province is associated with Pakistan, this part has been important for Indians as well. From a religious perspective, one of the 51 Shaktipeeths is present in Balochistan itself, which is famous as Hinglaj Bhavani. It is said that this Shaktipeeth, situated on the banks of the Hingol River, is from the time of Satyuga, which is considered one of the many incarnations and forms of Goddess Adishakti.
Hinglaj Bhavani’s pilgrimage
In the Sanatan tradition, Shaktipeeths are considered to be the true form of Adishakti Goddess Durga. There is a belief about this Shaktipeeth that the journey here is as fruitful as the journey of Char Dham. Just as a bath in the confluence of Prayag, Tarpan in the Ganges and Chardham is necessary in the confluence of Prayag, in the same way, the philosophy of Hinglaj Bhavani is also included in the pilgrimage. Prior to the partition, there was also a tradition of the pilgrimage of Shaktipeeths, which the Kanfad Yogi definitely played and it was also prevalent among the common people through them. Although Kanfad Yogi is still discharging the Shaktipeeth Yatra tradition and this site is considered to be the most important for the followers of Shakta Vat, but after the partition, the number of pilgrims of Hinglaj Bhavani declined after the partition, although many devotees still reach here to visit.
Durga is mentioned in Chalisa
Hinglaj Devi is also mentioned in Durga Chalisa. In this, a name of Goddess Durga has been described as Hinglaj Bhavani and it has been said that her glory cannot be described.
You are the same in Hinglaj, Mahima Amit Na Jat Bakhani
The word Hinglaj must have come as a goddess protecting Suhag. The word Hingul also means vermilion. In such a situation, Hinglaj Bhavani is the goddess who save the sindoor.
What is mythology?
In the Satyuga, when Goddess Sati, wife of Lord Shiva, destroyed herself in the Daksha Yagya, then the angry Shiva started visiting the three worlds with the dead body of Sati. To calm Shiva’s anger and to overcome him from this sorrow, Lord Vishnu cut Sati’s body from the cycle and the 51 places of Sati’s body fell at the 51 places, they were called Shaktipeeth. Mahakali, Naina Devi due to falling of hair, Naina Devi, Shakambhari etc. became Shaktipeeth by falling on the mountain of Shivalik near Saharanpur. The back of the head of the body of Sati Mata (Brahmarandhra) fell on the Chandrakup mountain on the banks of the Hingol River and Hinglaj Bhavani was established here. In Sanskrit, the word Hingula is also used for vermilion, in this way the mother’s recognition is also very much in Suhagin women.
Children take care
The local Baloch people are overseeing the Hinglaj Bhavani site, one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Mata Sati located in Balochistan province. They consider it a very miraculous place. This cave temple, situated in the foothills of the picturesque hills, is in such a large area that the devotees are stunned. By the way, this temple is from time to time. But according to the known sources of history, this temple was located here 2000 years ago. The presence of the goddess in Shaktipeeth in the Pindi form, the form of the goddess has emerged on a rock, which devotees arrive to see.
During Navratri, a special event of worship of Shakti is held here for nine days. Thousands of Sindhi Hindu devotees of Sindh-Karachi come here to see the mother. Every year a party from India goes to visit here.
Why Darshan of Mata Hinglaj is necessary for Hindus?
According to ancient texts, no Sanatani Hindu may travel to Dham, why not take a bath in the Ganga water of Kashi, see in Ayodhya. But if he does not see Hinglaj Devi, then his life becomes meaningless. According to local tradition, women who see this place are called Hajiani. He is seen with respect at every religious place.
Tradition
According to beliefs, once here the mother appeared and gave a boon that every wish of the devotee who will go on my chul will be fulfilled. The chul is a type of coal fence which is made 10 feet long outside the temple and it is filled with coals. They reach the Mannatdhari temple by walking on these coals. It is the miracle of the mother that no one suffers any harm and her vow is definitely fulfilled. However, this tradition has been banned for the last few years.
There is another belief associated with this temple. It is said that every night, all the powers of the universe gather at this place and create rasas and the day comes inside the Hinglaj mother.
There has been a tradition of visiting Hinglaj Bhavani since time immemorial. Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram also came on this Siddha back for the journey. According to Hindu religious texts, Lord Parashurama’s father Maharishi Jamadgri did severe penance here. The place of ashram named after him is still present here. It is mentioned that great spiritual saints like Guru Gorakhnath, Guru Nanak Dev, Dada Makhan have come to worship Mother in this famous temple.
The temple is in the open cave
The temple of Hinglaj Mata is in a cave built on a high hill. The Deity of Mother is seated here. There is no door in the temple. For the circumambulation of the temple, pilgrims enter the other side of the cave and go out to the other side. Along with the temple, Guru Gorakhnath has glasses. It is believed that Mata Hinglaj Devi comes here to bathe.
Lord Bholenath Bhimlochan is established as the protector here. Mata Hinglaj temple complex has famous pilgrimage in the temple complex, besides the statue of Kalika Mata, Brahmakund and Tirakund etc. Local Baloch takes part in the worship of this Adi Shakti Sthal.
Hinglaj Mata is called Baloch people ‘Nani Pir’
When Pakistan was not born. At that time the western border of India was connected to Afghanistan and Iran. Since that time, Muslims of Balochistan have been following Hinglaj Devi. Here the Baloch people call the goddess ‘Nani’ and offer red cloth, incense sticks, candles, perfumes and Sirni, saying ‘Nani Pir’. The invaders carried out many attacks on this temple but local Hindu and Baloch people saved this temple.
Travel route is extremely inaccessible
There are two routes to visit the Hinglaj Siddha Peeth. Through one desert through one mountains. To see Hinglaj, the pilgrim’s batch walks from Karachi and reaches Lassbel and then the rhythm. The river “How to” walks six-seven miles from Karachi. This is where the journey of Hinglaj Tirtha begins. It is here that retirement is taken for the period till the resolution is returned. The stick is worshiped at this place and it is here that the journey of Marutirtha with Hinglaj Bhavani’s Jai starts in the morning.
Many rainy drains and wells are also found on the way. The largest river in this area is Hingol with a Chandrakup mountain. There is a gap of about 15 miles between Chandrakup and Hingol River. On completion of the vow, in Hingol, the passengers worship their head hair and wear yajnopavit. For the visit to the temple, one has to travel on foot or small trains from here. Because there is no road beyond this.
Further, a place comes under the name Asapura, a little further is the temple of Kali Mata. After worshiping in this temple, travelers leave for Hinglaj Mata to see. After the hill climb, he reaches the site where there are three wells of fresh water. Water baths and blessings of these follicles are done. From here, Goddess is the holy site of Hinglaj, where the goddess is seen in the form of rock.