Hinglaj Mandir

Hinglaj Mandir. Dedicated to Maa Hinglaj. Located in Balotra.

Primary Deity

Maa Hinglaj / माँ हिंगलाज

Builder

Mahant Bhagwan Das Maharaj

Address

Balotra, Pachpadra Tehsil, Balotra, Rajasthan, 344022, India

History

Located in Badi town on the banks of the Barna River, the Maa Hinglaj Shakti Peeth was established by Mahant Bhagwan Das Maharaj, a 4th-generation saint of the Khaki Akhada. Legend states he brought the divine fire from Baluchistan after a long pilgrimage. The temple gained prominence during the era of Begum Qudsia (1819), who, after witnessing a miracle where meat offerings turned into sweets, became a patron and donated land. Since 2005, the temple has been managed by a trust. It is surrounded by a 65-acre garden.

Spiritual Significance

The temple houses an eternal flame (Akhand Dhuni) brought from Baluchistan, believed to be the divine fire form of Maa Hinglaj, offering profound peace to devotees.

Spiritual Practices

Devotees perform parikrama and prostrate (dandavat) to experience peace.

Darshan Timings

• Morning and evening with conch, bell, and Naubat instruments
• Aarti 'Gaurigayan kaun disha se aaye, Pawansut'
• Suprabhat Aarti 'Jagiye Kripanidhan'

How to Reach

• Located on Highway 12, 100 km from Bhopal towards Jabalpur.

• Nearest City: Bhopal (100 km)

Unique Rituals

• Akhand Dhuni
• Daily morning and evening Aarti with traditional instruments

Associated Legends

• Mahant Bhagwan Das's pilgrimage to Baluchistan and the miracle of the Bhil girl providing fire
• The miracle of Begum Qudsia where meat offerings were transformed into sweets by the Mahant

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