Khatu Shyam Baba is known as ‘Hare Ka Sahara’ and ‘Teen Baan Dhari’. There are many temples of Khatu Shyam across the country, which are very famous. The temple of Khatu Shyam is located in Sikar, Rajasthan. Devotees from far and wide bring their wishes to this temple. It is believed that Khatu Shyam becomes their support by removing all the sorrows and pains of the devotees. Khatu is the grandson of Shyam Ji Bhima and the son of Barbarik Ghatotkacha. It is mentioned in the Mahabharata war. Devotees believe that Khatu Shyam ji is the Kalyugi avatar of Lord Krishna.
This is how the temple was built
The temple was built by Raja Roop Singh Chauhan of Khatu village and his wife Narmada Kanwar, as the king got an order in the dream that Barbarik’s head should be installed in the temple. Religious belief is that Barbarik ji’s head was found in Khatu Shyam’s pond, due to which this pond is very popular.
This is how Baba Shyam fulfills the wishes of his devotees
Devotees who offer rose flowers to Khatu Shyam with true heart, Baba with Khatu fulfills all the wishes of those devotees. Baba Shyam forgives all the mistakes of the devotee. Devotees also offer perfumes as a gift to Khatu Baba. It is believed that by doing this, there is always happiness, peace and prosperity in the devotee’s family. Baba Shyam’s blessings are also received.
How to become the incarnation of Shri Krishna of Barbarik Kali Yuga
Barbarik’s mother’s name was Ahilavati and father’s name was Ghatotkacha, he expressed his desire to go to the war of Mahabharata. When the mother gave permission, Barbarik asked whom should I support in the war? The mother said that you have to support him who is losing. On reaching the war, Barbarik followed his mother’s talk. On reaching there, he met Lord Krishna, the savior of the world, who knew the end of this war. Lord Shri Krishna thought that if Barbarik would support the Kauravas, the Pandavas would be defeated, so Shri Krishna asked Barbarik to donate his head. Barbarik was wondering why someone is asking for my head? Shri Krishna disguised a Brahmin in front of Barbarik. Barbarik asked the Brahmin to come in his true form, then Shri Krishna appeared to Barbarik in his true form, after which Barbarik immediately donated his head to Shri Krishna.
Krishna told Barbarik
Shri Krishna told Barbarik that you will be worshiped by my name in Kali Yuga. It is believed that a temple was built in the place where Barbarik’s head was placed.
