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Hinglaj Mata

हिङ्गलाज माता
Also known as: Hiṅglāj Mātā, Hingula Devi, Hinglaj Devi

About

A powerful form of the goddess worshipped at the Hinglaj temple in Balochistan, Pakistan. One of the 51 Shakti Pithas where the head of Sati fell. Revered by both Hindus and Muslims. Represents the goddess's presence in the westernmost region of the subcontinent.

Attributes

Shakti PithaHead of SatiSyncretic worshipProtection

Symbols

Head (Shakti Pitha symbol)LionTrishula
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Hiṅglāj Mātāyai Namaḥ
Hinglaj Stotram

Festivals

Hinglaj YatraNavaratri

Scriptures

PuranasShakti Pitha legends

Regions Worshipped

Balochistan (Pakistan)SindhGujaratRajasthan

Iconography

Depicted as a powerful goddess, often with lion mount. Associated with the cave temple at Hinglaj. Sometimes shown with three eyes and a crown.