Shakti Peeth 15 of 51 · Pakistan · Balochistan
Hinglaj Mata
हिङ्गलाज
Location: Hingol National Park, Lasbela
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Hinglaj (Kotari)
Bhairava (Shiva)
Bhimalochan
Body part fallen
Brahmarandhra (crown)
Darshan timings
Sunrise to sunset (no electricity at site)
Best season
November–March only
Daily visitors
Almost 0 (yatra-only)
Modern access
Pakistan visa + Pakistan Hindu Council coordination required.
Signature ritual
Hinglaj Yatra (April pilgrimage from Karachi)
Significance
Westernmost Shakti Peeth — 250 km from Karachi in desolate Hingol. Sufi pilgrimage too (Nani Mandir / Bibi Nani).
Legend
Sati's brahmarandhra (crown of head) fell here. Cave-temple deep in Hingol mountains.
How to reach
Karachi → Hingol (250 km road, off-road last 50 km). Permit required.
Navratri special
Hinglaj Yatra — April only, ~50k pilgrims
Primary pujas performed here
- Cave darshan
- Yatra offerings
- Trek-pilgrimage
- Sufi-Hindu syncretic rites
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.