Hinglaj Mata Mandir, also known as Nani Mandir, is an ancient Hindu temple situated within Hingol National Park, Balochistan
Situated near the Hingol River, the temple is located within a natural cavern through which a stream flows into the Hingol river.
Associated with the Charani tradition of Hinduism, it is believed to be thousands of years old
The Hinglaj Mata Mandir is one of the two Shakti Peethas in Pakistan, alongside Sharada Peeth in Azad Kashmir
These sacred sites, central to the ancient tradition of Shaktism, hold profound spiritual significance as places where the consecrated ashes of the goddess Shakti, also known as Sati, are venerated
Each year, thousands of pilgrims visit Hinglaj Mata Mandir to pay homage and perform their pilgrimage.
This four-day religious event, known as the "Hinglaj Mata Teerath Yatra and Shri Hinglaj Seva Mandli," takes place annually in April at Hingol National Park
Pilgrims traditionally begin their journey at the Nanad Panthi Akhada in Karachi, trekking 250 kilometers through the desert to reach the temple.
Along the way, they travel through Hingol National Park, stopping at designated locations for religious observances and rituals
The Hinglaj Mata Mandir remains one of the holiest Hindu Sites in Pakistan