Why does the color of Khatu Shyam change color?
khatu shyam idol color: Khatu Shyam Temple located in Sikar district of Rajasthan is the center of faith of crores of devotees. Here the beautiful idol of Virajit Baba Shyam is no less than a miracle for the devotees. There is a very interesting secret related to this idol, which everyone is surprised to change the color of Baba Shyam’s idol. Yes, you heard right. The idol of Khatu Shyam turns yellow in Krishna Paksha and black in Shukla Paksha. How this change happens and what is the reason behind it, let us know in detail in this article.
The reason for changing the color, the unique confluence of makeup and consecration
The main reason for changing the color of the idol of Baba Shyam is the process of his special makeup (decoration) and consecration (bath). It is not a natural or supernatural phenomenon, but a part of the tradition of the temple and the religious law.
Yellow color in Krishna Paksha
When Krishna Paksha comes, the idol of Baba Shyam is decorated as Shyam Varna (dark or dark color). During this time, such elements and textiles are used in their makeup, which give the idol a yellow color. This yellow color is often a light or golden aura, which makes Baba’s dark form even more divine. It symbolizes his form when he appeared on earth or in which he is often seen like Krishna.
Black color in Shukla Paksha
At the same time, when Shukla Paksha arrives, Baba Shyam is decorated in his full Shaligram (black) form. Shaligram is a sacred form of Lord Vishnu, whose color is usually black or darker. During this time, the consecration of the idol is also performed in a special way, which makes it look deep black. This black color is a symbol of his divinity, eternal and being the lord of all the worlds.
This color change is no less than a mystery for devotees, but it is part of the centuries-old tradition of the temple, where Baba is decorated in different forms, which reflect their different qualities and divine pastimes.
Religious importance and beliefs
Khatu Shyam ji is worshiped as Kalyugi avatar of Lord Krishna. It is believed that during the Mahabharata period, Barbarik, who was later called Khatu Shyam, donated his head to Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna gave him a boon that he would be worshiped in Kali Yuga in his name.
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