Sikar News Desk Khatu Shyam Temple in Sikar, Rajasthan is one of the most famous temples of Lord Krishna in India. Khatu Shyam ji is considered to be the most famous god of Kaliyuga. Khatu Shyan temple built in Khatu village situated in Sikar district gets a lot of recognition. It is said that whatever the devotee asks from Shyam Baba, he gives it to him millions of times, which is why Khatu Shyam is known as Lakhdatar. According to Hindu religion, Khatu Shyam is considered to be the incarnation of Krishna in Kaliyuga. Let us today tell you some interesting things about Khatu Shyam Temple.
Who is Barbarik or Khatu Shyam?
Baba Khatu Shyam is related to the Mahabharata period. He was the grandson of Panduputra Bhima. It is said that being pleased with the powers and abilities of Khatu Shyam, Shri Krishna had given him the boon of worshiping him in his name in Kaliyuga.
Khatushyamji’s story
During the exile, when the Pandavas were roaming around trying to save their lives, Bhima encountered Hidimba. Hidimba gave birth to a son from Bhima who was called Ghatokha. Barbarik was the son of Ghatokha. Both of them were known for their bravery and powers. When there was to be a war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, Barbarik had decided to watch the war. When Shri Krishna asked him whose side he was on in the war, he said that he would fight on the side of the losing side. In such a situation, Shri Krishna knew the outcome of the war and was afraid that it might backfire for the Pandavas. In such a situation, Krishna ji asked for donations to stop Barbarik. He asked for a head in charity. Barbarik gave him the head as a donation, but till the end he expressed his desire to see the war with his own eyes.
Shri Krishna accepted the wish and placed his head on a hill at the battle site. After the war, Pandavas started fighting as to who gets the credit for the victory, in which Barbarik says that he got victory because of Shri Krishna. Shri Krishna was very happy with this sacrifice and gave him the boon of being worshiped in the name of Shyam in Kaliyuga.
How was Khatu Shyam Temple built?
It is said that his head was found in Khatu village of Rajasthan at the beginning of Kaliyuga. It is said that this amazing incident happened when milk started flowing from the udder of the cow standing there. When this miraculous incident was excavated, the head of Khatu Shyam ji was found here. Now a dilemma started among the people as to what should be done with this head. Later they unanimously decided to hand over the head to a priest. Meanwhile, the then ruler of the area, Roop Singh, had a dream of building a temple. Thus, at the behest of Roop Singh Chauhan, construction of a temple was started at this place and the idol of Khatushyam was installed.
Architecture of Khatu Shyam Temple
The temple built by Roop Singh in 1027 AD was mainly modified by a devotee. Diwan Abhay Singh had it rebuilt in 1720 AD. Thus the idol was installed in the main sanctum of the temple. The temple is constructed using stones and marble. The door is decorated with gold leaf. There is also a prayer hall known as Jagmohan outside the temple.
How to reach Khatu Shyam
Khatu Shyam temple is present in Khatu village, 80 km from Jaipur. The nearest railway station to reach Khatu Shyam Ji is Ringas. From where the distance of Baba’s temple is 18.5 km. After leaving the railway station, you can take a taxi or jeep to the temple. If you are going by flight, the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport. The distance of the temple from here is 95 km. If you are going to Khatu Shyam Mandir by road from Delhi, it will take you about 4 to 5 hours to reach.
