LASBELA: The three-day annual religious festival at the internationally renowned and historic Hindu pilgrimage site, Hinglaj Nani Mandir, concluded peacefully amid traditional rituals and celebrations. The event, held in the rugged Hingol mountain range around 150 kilometers from Uthal, drew widespread participation from Hindu devotees across Balochistan and other parts of Pakistan.
This year’s festival witnessed a record turnout of nearly 200,000 pilgrims, reflecting strong religious devotion and interfaith harmony. The sacred site is considered one of the most significant pilgrimage centers in Hinduism, and devotees gathered to perform rituals, prayers, and traditional ceremonies throughout the three-day event.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) distributed ration bags and essential supplies among deserving pilgrims. Deputy Commissioner Lasbela Humaira Baloch and Senior Superintendent of Police Najeebullah Pandrani remained present throughout the festival, overseeing administrative and security arrangements. Security personnel were deployed to ensure full protection of visitors.
Humanitarian arrangements were also made by Pakistan Coast Guards, PPHI, and the District Health Department Lasbela, which established free medical camps where doctors and female medical staff provided examinations and medicines to hundreds of pilgrims. Under the supervision of the Shree Hinglaj Mata Welfare Mandli, continuous “bhandara” (community kitchen) services were offered, providing food, water, and refreshments round the clock.
Mandli officials, including President Mukhi Vinod Kumar Lassi, General Secretary Virsi Mal Kediawani, Dr. Tola Ram Lassi and spokesperson Prakash Kumar Lassi, along with hundreds of volunteers, actively served pilgrims. Speaking to media, Prakash Kumar Lassi said thousands of devotees travel long distances, including on foot from Sindh, despite harsh weather conditions, to offer prayers at the shrine.
He added that the growing number of pilgrims each year reflects their deep spiritual connection with the sacred site. During the festival, several political and social figures also visited and participated in religious rituals, including former Balochistan MPA Mukhi Sham Lal Lassi, Coordinator to the Governor of Sindh Vishal Paliani, and Member of Provincial Assembly Sanjay Kumar, among others. Hundreds of stalls were also set up selling religious items and traditional goods, after which pilgrims returned to their destinations with prayers and blessings.
