Khatu Shyam Baba Temple, located in Sikar district of Rajasthan, is one of the most famous and revered religious places in India. Devotees come from far and wide here, especially during the annual Phalgun Mela, where millions of devotees worship Lord Shyam Baba. This temple is dedicated to Shyam Baba, who is famous as Barbhik, a great warrior of Mahabharata.
History and story of Khatu Shyam Baba
According to the Hindu Puranas, Barbrich was the son of Gatotkach and a great warrior during the Mahabharata. Before the beginning of the Mahabharata war, Lord Shri Krishna tested the loyalty of Barberk and eventually asked for a donation of his head. Krishna said that the true warrior is the one who supports the weak side. Barberry offered his head to Lord Krishna without any hesitation.
Pleased with his devotion, Krishna gave him a boon that he would be worshiped in Kali Yuga in the name of Shyam. Thus, Barberik Khatu began to be worshiped as Shyam Baba.
Temple and its architecture
Khatu Shyam Temple is located in Khatu village, which is about 80 km from Jaipur. The architecture of this temple is very beautiful and traditional, and is made of white marble. The statue of Shyam Baba is located in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, which was extracted from a well. It is said that Baba has a special divinity in his eyes, which fills peace and faith in the hearts of devotees.
A holy kund (Shyam Kund) is also located near the temple, where devotees enter the temple after bathing. It is believed that the water of this pool is miraculous and treats many diseases.
Festival and rituals
The most prominent festival in the Khatu Shyam temple is Phalgun Mela, which is celebrated in February-March and is celebrated as the birthday of Shyam Baba. At this time, millions of devotees reach the temple while traveling, some walk hundreds of kilometers. In this fair, devotional songs (bhajans), night’s speech and anchor are organized. This time is full of reverence and devotion.
Apart from this, religious activities like Aarti, Bhog Arpan and Shyam Baba’s palanquin are performed with great reverence in the temple. The atmosphere of the temple always resonates with the faith and reverence of the devotees.
conclusion
Khatu Shyam Baba Temple is not only a religious place, but it is a place where devotees experience faith and miracle. There is a mixture of reverence, devotion and faith in the worship of Lord Shyam Baba. This temple holds a special place in the heart of every devotee and its glory is infinite.