Khatu Shyam Baba: If you are also planning to visit Baba Shyam with the help of Hare, then the annual Falgun Lakhi Fair 2026 has started from 21st February in the world famous Khatudham located in Sikar district of Rajasthan, which will continue with pomp till 28th February. The most important day of this fair is 27th February (Phalgun Shukla Ekadashi). According to religious beliefs, the birth anniversary of Baba Shyam is celebrated on this day. This is the reason why lakhs of devotees from India and abroad reach Khatu on this day and there is a flood of faith in the temple premises. Let us know the importance of this day and those things related to Baba Shyam which make him the incarnation of Kaliyuga.
Who is Baba Khatu Shyam?
According to mythological beliefs, Khatushyam is considered to be the Kaliyuga incarnation of Lord Krishna. According to mythology, he was the brave warrior Barbarik of Mahabharata, who was the grandson of Bhima. Lord Shri Krishna had given him a boon that in Kaliyuga, he would be worshiped by the name Shyam and whoever calls him with true heart, his wishes will be fulfilled. Therefore, it is believed that any devotee who worships Khatu Shamam Baba with true heart, his wishes are definitely fulfilled.
Why is 27th February a special day?
Falgun Shukla Ekadashi is considered to be the birthday of Baba Shyam. On this day, special worship, bhajan-kirtan and a huge procession is organized in the temple. Devotees offer saffron flag, churma and flower bedsheet to Baba. On this occasion, Khatu Nagari is decorated like a bride and Bhajan Sandhya is organized throughout the night.
10 special things related to Baba Khatu Shyam
Barbarik’s head: Baba’s head is worshiped in Khatu, which was established here after the Mahabharata war.
Loser’s Support: Baba Shyam is called the support of the defeated. It is believed that Baba gives support to the person who is disappointed in life.
Barbarik was the grandson of Bhima: According to the Mahabharata legend, Barbarik was the son of Ghatotkacha, son of Bhima among the Pandavas and his wife Hidimba.
Three Arrows: Barbarik was blessed with three arrows, with which he could defeat the entire army in a moment.
Krishna’s boon: Lord Shri Krishna blessed him to be worshiped in his name in Kaliyuga.
Tradition of Lakhi Fair: Lakhi fair held in the month of Phalgun is considered one of the biggest religious events of the country.
Special Prasad: Offering churma, saffron flag and perfume to Baba is considered auspicious.
Trail Trip: Devotees travel on foot and reach Baba’s court carrying the mark.
Recognition of wish fulfillment: Baba fulfills every wish asked with a true heart, this is the faith of the devotees.
Where is Khatudham? Famous Khatu Shyam Temple It is situated in Sikar district of Rajasthan, where lakhs of devotees come every year.
Also read: What is the history of Shyam Baba temple? How the famous Dham of Rajasthan became
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