Hinglaj Shakti Peeth facts for kids
Hinglaj Shakti Peeth is a very important place for Hindu people to worship. It is like a special holy spot. You can find it in Kadasar village, which is in the Surendranagar District of Gujarat, India. This area is close to Rajkot.
People also call this holy place by other names, like Hingdaj Mata, Bhavani Mata, or Hingraj Mata.
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History of Hinglaj Mata
The Story of Shakti Peeths
Long ago, there is a story about Lord Shiva and his wife, Dakshayani. When Dakshayani passed away, Lord Shiva was very sad. He began a powerful, divine dance called the Tandava. To help him, Lord Vishnu used his special powers. He scattered parts of Dakshayani's body across many places in the Indian subcontinent.
Each place where a part fell became a very holy site. These are known as Shakti Peeths. There are 51 such special places. It is believed that Dakshayani's head fell at Hinglaj. This makes Hinglaj Shakti Peeth one of the most important of all these holy sites.
At each Shakti Peeth, there is also a form of Lord Shiva called Bhairava. At Hinglaj, the Bhairava is known as Bhimalochana. This Bhairava is found in a place called Koteshwar, Kutch.
The Idol's Journey
The idol of Shri Hingdaj Mata that is in Kadasar village today has an interesting journey. It was brought from Pakistan, specifically from a region called Balochistan. This idol then found its home in Kadasar village, near Rajkot, in Gujarat.
Historically, the area where Hinglaj Mata is worshipped is known as Saurashtra. It is a very old and respected place for devotees of Mata Hingdaj. There is also a story that Harsidhhi Mata and King Vikram once visited the Hinglaj Shakti Peeth.
Kuldevi: Family Goddess
Hinglaj Mata is worshipped as a Kuldevi by many families in India. A Kuldevi is like a special family goddess or protector. Many people from the Kshatriya, Bhavsar, Barot, and Rao communities consider Hinglaj Mata their Kuldevi. They pray to her for protection and blessings for their families.
Temples of Hinglaj Mata
You can find temples dedicated to Hinglaj Mata in many different places. Here are some of them:
- Hinglaj Mata Temple in India (also known as Hingdaj Mata or Hingraj Mata Temple).
- Hinglaj Mata Temple in Mahesana (Hinglajpura), Gujarat.
- Shri Hinglaj Mata Temple at Rajula, Gujarat (on the MAHUVA RAJULA ROAD).
- Hinglaj Mata Temple at Rajasthan, India.
- Hinglaj Mata Temple at Balochistan, Pakistan.
- Hinglaj Mata Temple at Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh.
- Hinglaj Mata Mandir (Bhuti) at Takhatgarh, Rajasthan.
- Hinglaj Mata Mandir at Mumbai.
- Shree Hinglaj Mata (Hingula Mata) Temple at Talcher, Odisha, near Puri.
- Hingdaj Mataji temple at Bapunagar, Ahmedabad.
- Hinglaj Mataji Temple at Ambada, India.
