Before calling Khatu Shyam Ji ‘the support of the loser’, know its meaning, the mysterious story will surprise you

Who is Lord Khatu Shyam Ji?

The one whom you know and worship as Khatu Shyam Ji is none other than the grandson of Bhima of the Pandavas and son of Ghatotkach. his/her real name is Barbarik. According to ancient stories, Barbarik was a brave warrior since childhood and Lord Krishna himself blessed him/her to be worshipped by his/her name in Kaliyug. There is a very interesting thing hidden behind this boon.

Why is Khatu Shyam Ji called ‘the support of the defeated’?

During the Mahabharata war, Barbarik also wanted to join this war because he/she knew that the Pandavas’ army was very small compared to the Kauravas. In such a situation, it was very difficult for the Pandavas to win the battle. Barbarik told his/her mother that he/she would support the one who was losing the battle. After taking his/her mother’s permission, Barbarik reached the battlefield and saw that the Kauravas’ side was weak in the war. In such a situation, he/she decided to fight on behalf of the Kauravas. For this reason, he/she is called ‘Hare Ka Sahara’.

Wishes definitely get fulfilled near Khatu Shyam Ji

When Lord Krishna came to know about Barbarik’s entry in the war, he/she understood that the side on which Barbarik will fight will definitely win. In such a situation, Shri Krishna disguised himself as Brahma and reached Barbarik and asked him/her to take his/her head as a donation. Barbarik gave him/her the head, after which Shri Krishna blessed him/her that in Kaliyug you will be known and worshipped by my name. It is said that if a devotee goes to Khatu Shyan Bhagwan with a wish of his/her heart, then his/her wish is definitely fulfilled.

Do you know when Khatu Shyam opens and when it remains closed?

In winter: The temple is open from 5:30 am to 1:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

In summer: In summer the temple is open from 4:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

How to reach Khatu Shyam Temple

It is very easy to reach the temple. You can come here by road or train. The nearest railway station to the temple is Ringas Junction (RGS), which is about 17 km from the temple. Outside the station you will find many cabs and jeeps (private or shared) that take you to the temple. There are many trains running from Delhi and Jaipur towards Ringas, which you can take.

The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, which is about 80 km from the temple. From here you can reach the temple by road. The best route is via the Sawai Jai Singh Highway to the Jaipur-Sikar road and then the Agra-Bikaner Road (also known as NH 11). Several private and government buses also run between Jaipur and Khatu. However, reserved seats are not available in these buses. From the Khatu bus stop, you can take an auto-rickshaw to the temple.