Hingalaj Devi
June 26, 2025
The word Hingalaj in sanskrit – ‘हिंगलाज’ is derived from: “Hingula” (हिङ्गुला) — the Sanskrit word for cinnabar (a red-colored mineral, associated with the goddess’s energy and blood-like power). “Aj” (अज) — meaning unborn or primordial, when interpreted spiritually. So “Hinglaj” can mean “the primordial red one” or “she who embodies the primal Shakti.” Hinglaj