Khatu Shyam Temple: Unveiling the Story, the Journey, and the Words of Wisdom

Khatu Shyam Temple is located at Khatu village just 43 kms from Sikar city, Rajasthan. This temple is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites among the young generation.Let's delve into the Khatu Shyam Temple, a revered pilgrimage site in Rajasthan.

Table of Contents

1. Who is Khatu Naresh?
2. Story of Khatu Shyam ji
A. Why is Khatu Shyam mandir famous?
B. Why did Khatu Shyam cut his head and how did Barbarik become Khatu Shyam ji?
C. 11 names of Khatu Shyam ji
3. Timings of Khatu Shyam mandir
A.Special darshan at Ekadashi
4. Things to do in Khatu Shyam mandir
5. How to reach Khatu Shyam mandir
6. Can we go to Khatu Shyam mandir in periods?
7. Khatu Shyam falgun mela
8. Famous quote of Khatu Shyam ji

Who is Khatu Naresh?

The history of Khatu King Shri Shyam Baba started from the mediaeval Mahabharata. The childhood name of Shri Khatu Naresh, who is worshipped as Shri Krishna, was Barbarik. This name Babbar was given because of his hair like that of a lion. He was very strong, intelligent and a great warrior since childhood. His father's name was Ghatotkach and mother's name was Nag Kanya Maurvi. Ghatotkacha was the son of the very powerful mace-wielding Bhima.

Story of Khatu Shyam ji

Why is Khatu Shyam mandir famous?

A lot of incidents take place which make this temple famous among the devotees. Firstly it attracts devotees from all over the world. Secondly, it was believed by devotees that he is “wish-fulfilling god” and blessed them with all the happiness in their life. Thirdly, the miracles which happened at Khatu Shyam temple have gone viral on social media which makes the temple a sensation among the young generation.

Why did Khatu Shyam cut his head and how did Barbarik become Khatu Shyam ji?

The origin of Khatu Shyam ji is believed to be from the war of Mahabharata. Barbarik was going to fight on behalf of Corvo in the Mahabharata war. Barbarik was the son of Ghatotkacha. He always helped the weak people and at that time the Kora's army was weak. Barbarik used to do penance for Lord Shiva and Mother Durga. Through penance he got three impenetrable arrows, whose target never goes blank. About which Lord Shri Krishna knew. Therefore, to stop Barbarik, Shri Krishna went to him in the guise of a Brahmin and asked him to donate his head. Barbarik never refuses anyone who asks for it, so he agreed but he expressed a wish that he wanted to see his divine form and watch the war. Krishna accepted this demand. Barbarik meditated on Lord Krishna the entire night of Falgun Shukla Ekadashi and donated his head to him on Dwadashi. Barbarik ji's head was buried in Khatu Nagar (present-day Sikar district of Rajasthan state), hence he is called Khatu Shyam Baba.

11 names of Khatu Shyam ji

The 11 famous name of Khatu Shyam ji among the devotees are -
A. Barbarik
B. Maurvi nandan
C.Teen ban dhari
D. Sheesh ka daani
E. Kalyug ke avtari
F. Khatu Naresh
G. Lakhdatar
H. Khatu Shyam
I. Hare ka sahara
J. Shree Shyam

Timings of Khatu Shyam Mandir

Darshan timings of the temple are 4:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

Aarti timings-
Mangala aarti (early morning) - 4:30 am
Shringar aarti (at the time of makeup)- 8:00 am
Bhog aarti (at the time of bhog) - 12:30 pm
Sandhya aarti (at sunset) - 6:30 pm
Shayan aarti (at night) - 8:30 pm

A.Special darshan at Ekadashi

On the day of Ekadashi temple it opens for the whole day. As it was considered an important and auspicious day for having darshan of Khatu Shyam ji.

Things to do in Khatu Shyam Mandir

There are must visit eye catching sites near Khatu Shyam ji’s Temple, we are listing some of the tourist places
1. Salassar Balaji
2. Shyam Kund
3. Gaurishankar Temple
4. Gopinath Temple
5. Sitaram Temple
6. Palace of Khatwang raja
7. Khandela Darbar Ancient Palace Fountain 

How to reach Khatu Shyam Mandir

Road and rail transportation make it simple to get to Khatu Shyam Mandir. Ringas Junction (RGS), the closest train station to the temple, is located roughly 17 km distant. Right outside the station are several private and shared taxis and jeeps that may transport you to the temple. You can choose to board any of the several trains that go to Ringas from Delhi and Jaipur. Approximately 80 kilometres away from the temple, the closest airport is Jaipur International Airport, from where you can take a road trip to the temple. The Sawai Jai Singh Highway, popularly known as NH 11, is the best road, leading to the Jaipur-Bikaner Roads and the Agra-Bikaner Road.

Can we go to Khatu Shyam mandir during periods?

Many people believe that at the time of periods, women are impure but it is not true. Rather, it is the time when purification of the whole body happens. At the time of periods, the energy flow direction becomes downwards. At Temple, the energy flow is always upwards and it is full of positive energy. When a woman enters the temple during Periods the clash of energy flows happens which creates imbalance and affects women body negatively. That’s why it is suggested not to enter the temple during periods.

Khatu Shyam Falgun Mela

Ekadashi is celebrated as the birthday of Khatu Shyam ji. There is a huge crowd of devotees here on every Ekadashi day. The day of Gyaras is considered to be the most auspicious day of Khatu Shyam. And after that, Churma Baati is offered on the coming Dwadashi. On the occasion of Baba Shyam's birthday, a big fair is organised, which is known as Khatu Shyam Lakhi Fair or Khatu Shyam Falgun Mela. And it is organised every year in the hindu month of Falgun.

Famous quote of Khatu Shyam ji

“ HARE KA SAHARA BABA SHYAM HAMARA” is the famous saying amongst the devotees as they believed in any difficult situation in life Khatu Shyam ji will always hold their hand. Khatu Shyam ji is also worshipped as “Kalyug ke Devta”.