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Hindu Pilgrimage to Hinglaj Mata in Pakistan Draws Over 100,000 Participants

Published: 28 April 2024 at 10:11

Religion

More than 100,000 Hindus are expected to climb mud volcanoes and steep rocks in southwestern Pakistan as part of a three-day pilgrimage to one of the faith's holiest sites, the ancient cave temple of Hinglaj Mata in Hingol National Park, Baluchistan. The festival, Hinglaj Yatra, is a significant event in Muslim-majority Pakistan, attracting pilgrims who seek divine permission and blessings while facing tensions between Hindus and Muslims in the region.

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Hindu Pilgrimage to Hinglaj Mata in Pakistan Draws Over 100,000 Participants

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