Hinduism in Balochistan

Hindus of Balochistan
Hawan at Shri Hinglaj Mata temple.
Total population
59,107 (2023)
0.41% of total Balochistan population
Scriptures
Bhagavad Gita, and Vedas
Languages
Sanskrit (sacred)
Sindhi, Balochi (majority)
Urdu and other languages (minority)

Hinduism is a minority religion in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, followed by 0.41% of the population of the province. It is the largest minority religion in Balochistan. Balochistan is home to the shrine of Shri Hinglaj Mata temple, which is one of the most sacred Hindu temples. The annual Hinglaj Yatra to the temple is the largest Hindu pilgrimage in Pakistan.

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