Hinduism in Balochistan
Hinduism is a minority religion in Balochistan followed by 0.4% of the population of the province. It is the largest minority religion in Balochistan. The 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.
Hawan at Shri Hinglaj Mata temple. | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 49,133 (2017) 0.4% of total Balochistan population | |
| Scriptures | |
| Bhagavad Gita, and Vedas | |
| Languages | |
| Sanskrit (sacred) Sindhi, Balochi (majority) Urdu and other languages (minority) |
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