Khatu Shyam Jiखाटू श्याम जी
The shrine of Barbarika, now one of the busiest temples in the north. Come on a weekday.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSikar, Rajasthan
Shekhawati
Shekhawati
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March and 15 February to 20 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyKhatu, Ringas
EntryFree · huge weekend queues, weekdays far easier
About Khatu Shyam Ji
Khatu Shyam is Barbarika of the Mahabharata, the grandson of Bhima who gave his head to Krishna before the war and was granted worship in the Kali Yuga under Krishna's own name. The head is said to have surfaced in the Shyam Kund here. In the last decade it has become one of the busiest temples in north India, with kilometre-long lines on weekends and Ekadashi. The Phalgun Mela in February or March brings millions.
What to see and do
- Darshan of Shyam Baba
- Shyam Kund where the head was found
- Phalgun Mela in February or March
- Ekadashi and weekend crowds
- Ringas station, 17 km
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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