Khatu Shyam Ji — in Khatu village, Sikar district, Rajasthan. Temple of Barbarik (Bhima's grandson). Sri Krishna gave name "Shyam".
Krishna-form for Kali Yuga. Refuge of the defeated. Phalgun Mela largest.
✦ Barbarik Story
Barbarik: son of Ghatotkacha, grandson of Bhima.
Boon of 3 arrows — power to win any war.
Came to see Mahabharata war.
Krishna tested in brahmin disguise.
Barbarik said: "I will fight for the losing side."
Krishna asked for his head.
Barbarik laughingly gave head.
Krishna boon: in Kali Yuga, you'll be worshipped by my name (Shyam).
✦ Temple Special
Idol: only head.
Diamond-studded crown.
Peacock feather.
Daily shringar.
Blue clothes.
Roses special.
Kirtan culture.
✦ Phalgun Mela (Lakhi Mela)
Phalgun Shukla Navami to Ekadashi.
2026: 23-25 February.
30+ lakh devotees.
7 days 7 nights darshan.
Walk from Reengus.
Bhajan-kirtan.
Rose-emblem flag.
✦ Darshan Rules
5 AM — 1 PM, 3 PM — 10 PM.
VIP: ₹100.
5 aartis daily.
No meat-alcohol in premises.
No photos in sanctum.
Separate kirtan area.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Why Krishna as Khatu-Shyam in Kali Yuga?▼
Belief: Barbarik's bhakti more accessible than original Krishna in Kali Yuga. Refuge of the defeated.
When walking pilgrimage?▼
During Phalgun Mela: 16 km walk from Reengus. Year-round also possible.
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