QUETTA (April 20, 2026) — The three-day annual festival at the historic Hinglaj Mata Temple concluded on Sunday, marking one of the largest religious gatherings in the region. Situated in the rugged mountains of Lasbela, the event saw a massive influx of devotees, signaling a strong message of interfaith harmony and regional stability.
Festival Statistics
- Approximately 300,000 attended the three-day event (nearly triple the previous year’s attendance).
- Nearly one million devotees visit the shrine annually.
- Ranked as the third-largest Hindu religious gathering globally, following major festivals in India and Nepal.
- Thousands traveled on foot from Sindh districts like Tharparkar and Umerkot, with some journeys lasting up to 20 days.
اوتھل: ہنگلاج ماتا نانی مندر میلے کا دوسرا روز، لاکھوں ہندو یاتریوں کی شرکت
سینیٹر دنیش کمار کا میلے کا تفصیلی دورہ، مختلف اسٹالز کا معائنہ
حکومت بلوچستان کی جانب سے 3 کروڑ روپے کی رہائشی عمارت کا افتتاح
میلے میں سیکیورٹی کے فل پروف انتظامات، واک تھرو گیٹس نصب
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— Abbas Bugti journalist (@Abbasbugti52) April 19, 2026
Logistics and Humanitarian Support
The Balochistan government and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) coordinated extensive relief and administrative efforts.
Essential Aid: The PDMA distributed ration bags, while the Shri Hinglaj Mata Welfare Mandli managed a 24-hour “bhandara” (community kitchen) providing free food and water.
Medical Care: Free medical camps were established by the Pakistan Coast Guards and PPHI, where specialist doctors provided examinations and medicines to hundreds of attendees.
Administrative Oversight: Deputy Commissioner Lasbela Humaira Baloch and SSP Najeebullah Pandrani remained on-site to manage the massive crowds.
Security and Regional Stability
To ensure the safety of the 300,000 pilgrims in the remote mountainous terrain, a multi-layered security operation was executed. Contingents from the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, Police, and Levies provided foolproof security. Senator Daanesh Kumar noted that the unprecedented turnout—three times higher than last year—serves as a rebuttal to negative propaganda regarding minority rights, proving that devotees can perform rituals in the region without fear.
Prominent figures, including Senator Kumar and JUI leader Mukhi Sham Lal Lasi, emphasized that the Hinglaj Mata Temple remains one of the most sacred sites in Hinduism. The festival concluded with collective prayers for the prosperity of Pakistan and a reaffirmed commitment to religious tolerance. Officials highlighted that the successful management of such a large-scale minority event sends a clear message to the international community regarding the protection of minority rights in Pakistan.
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