Temple #3 of 6
Khatu Shyam Temple
खाटू श्याम मंदिर
📍 Location: Khatu Shyamji, Sikar District
🗺️ City: Khatu, Rajasthan
🕉️ Deity: Khatu Shyam (Barbarika)
🛕 Temple Type: Krishna Form - Kalyug Avatar Tradition
⭐ Special Feature
Renowned Phalgun Mela; worship of Barbarika as Khatu Shyam
Significance
Khatu Shyam Temple is a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Barbarika, worshipped as Khatu Shyam, believed to be a form of Lord Krishna in Kaliyuga. The temple is famous for its annual Phalgun Mela.
Legend & History
Barbarika, grandson of Bhima, was granted the boon by Krishna that he would be worshipped in Kaliyuga as Shyam. His head is believed to be enshrined in Khatu.
📅 Best Time to Visit
February to March (Phalgun Mela season)
🚗 How to Reach
Nearest airport: Jaipur (110 km). Nearest railway: Ringas Junction (17 km). Road: Well connected from Jaipur and Sikar.