Khatushyamji Festival: A crowd of lakhs of devotees visited Baba Shyam’s court on the occasion of Janmashtami at Khatushyamji Dham of Sikar. Prasad of bride-like punishment temple, midnight Panchamrit Abhishek, Mahaarti and coriander was distributed.
Sikar (Rajasthan). This time the festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami is scattered in Khatushyamji Dham. Located on the holy land of Rajasthan, this Dham becomes a center of special reverence every year on Janmashtami, but this time the festival is even more grand. Millions of Shyam devotees from far and wide have gathered in the court of Baba Shyam and the entire town is echoing with the shouts of “Jai Sri Shyam”.
Khatushyam temple complex decorated like bride
In view of the Janmashtami festival, the Shri Shyam Temple Committee has made special preparations to welcome the devotees. The temple complex is decorated with colorful lights and flowers. The shimmering lamps and electric jhalar are decorating the temple like a bride at night. In view of security, the police and committee volunteers are deployed on the rumble, so that the devotees do not face any kind of trouble.
Royal bath and Maharati at midnight
Baba Shyam will have a royal consecration from Panchamrit at 12 o’clock on the night of Janmashtami. After this Mahaarti will be organized, in which devotees from India and abroad have arrived to attend. Special offerings will be distributed after Mahaarti. It is believed that the philosophy of this Aarti removes the sufferings of life and the special grace of Baba Shyam is attained.
Devotees will get special offerings on Janmashtami
The tradition of coriander’s registration is being distributed as the registration of coriander on Janmashtami this time as every year. According to the temple committee, this offerings have been delivered to more than 60 temples in Khatu and nearby. Devotees accept it as a symbol of the grace of Baba Shyam. Also, the shops of Panchamrit and traditional offerings are crowded in the temple area.
Bhajan Sandhya and Cultural Organization
This year, to make Janmashtami more special, the second Sri Shyam Mahotsav and Bhajan Sandhya are also being organized at Bhagchandka Khel Maidan in the town. A huge pandal has been prepared for this. It will give his performances with prominent guests. It is believed that this program will become the center of attraction of thousands of devotees.
A flood of faith in Khatudham
The streets of Khatu on Janmashtami are completely illuminated with light and decoration. Hotels, Dharamshalas and market are buzzing with the movement of devotees. This opportunity has not only taken the form of religious, but also a social festival, in which everyone is seen drenched with faith and joy.