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ABOUT KHATU SHYAMJI

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KNOW MORE ABOUT KHATU SHYAMJI - Khatu Shyamji is a silent village in the Sikar district which comes into action when pilgrims throng the Khatushyamji temple to pay obeisance to lord Krishna or Khatushyamji during the Falgun fair. Shyam Kund, a pond and Shyam bagichi are considered auspicious by all visitors. Also visit the Gouri Shankar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is in vicinity to KhatuShayam ji temple

Discovery of Sheesh in Khatu :
After the Mahabharata battle, Barbarika’s head (Sheesh) was buried in the village ( Khatu ) in Sikar District . The location was obscured until well after the Kaliyuga period began. Then, on one time, milk started flowing suddenly out of a cow’s udder when she neared the burial spot. surprised at this incident, the local villagers dug the spot the buried head of Barbarik was discovered.

The head was handed over to a Brahmin who worshipped it for many days. Roopsingh Chauhan, king of that time of Khatu, then had a dream where he was motivated to build a temple and set up the head there. Afterward, a temple was built and the idol was installed on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha (bright half) of the month of Kartik. After establishing this temple countless miracles done here and a lot of bhagats come to observe this khatu shyam ji temple.

Khatu Temple History
The original temple was built in 1027 AD by Roopsingh Chauhan and his wife Narmada Kanwar. In 1720 AD, a nobleman known as Diwan Abhaisingh renovated the old temple, at the behest of the then ruler of Marwar. The temple took its present shape at this time and the idol was enshrined in the sanctum sanctorum. The idol is made of rare stone. Khatushyam is the family deity of a large number of families.The temple is constructed of pure white Makrana marble and is an example of unique architecture. The idol is in form of a head "SHISH" which appeared in the holy pond as Shyam Kund.

Khatu Shyamji

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Shyam Kund

Bhakt Shiromani Shyam Bahadurji

Bhakt Shiromani Aalu Singhji Maharaj

Bhakt Shiromani Aalu Singhji Maharaj ke charan

Around Khatu Shyamji

Ranthambore Ganesh Temple

When we say “Pratham Ganesha” in Hindu religion, it is believed to be the Trinetra Ganesha of Ranthambhore. Located in Ranthambore fort of Rajasthan state of India, The Trinetra Ganesha Temple is the famous and oldest temple of Lord Ganesha in Rajasthan that comprises of his whole family all together at one place. The temple is about 12 kms from Sawai Madhopur and is well established in Ranthambhore fort.

Ranthambore Fort

Ranthambore Fort is nestled deep inside the Ranthambore National Park. Standing atop a hill of 700 ft, the fort is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under “Hill Forts of Rajasthan”. Among the most popular attractions in Ranthambore, the intimidating fort has been pivotal in the history of the state of Rajasthan. Ranthambore Fort is believed to have been constructed by the Chauhan’s in the 10th century owing to safety measures. Visitors should try to catch the sunset here.

Jeenmata Temple

Jeenmata Temple was constructed around 1200 years ago. The temple of Jeen Mataji has been a place of pilgrimage from early times and was repaired and rebuilt several times. Millions of devotees assemble here for a colourful festival held twice in a year in the month of Chaitra and Ashvin during the Navratri.

Rani Sati Dadi Temple (Jhunjhunu)

The temple is notable for not holding any paintings or statues of either female or male gods. Instead a trishul depicting power and force is worshipped religiously by the followers. A portrait of Rani Sati dadiji is located in the pradhan mand.

Shri Baba Gangaram Dham Temple

Shri Baba Gangaram Dham popularly known as Shri Panchdev Mandir is situated in Jhunjhunu city of Rajasthan. This beautiful temple is dedicated to Vishnu Avtari Shri Baba Gangaram along with Lord Shiv, Lord Hanuman, Goddess Durga and Goddess Laxmi. The temple was established by Bhakt Shiromani Sri Devkinandan and Param Aradhika Mata Gayatri Devi. Their great sacrifice, penance and dedication made this temple a great place of worship and thus a large number of devotees visit the temple every year.

Salasar Balaji Dham Temple

Salasar Balaji or Salasar Dham is a temple located in the small town of Salasar near Sujangarh in Churu district, Rajasthan. The magnificent temple was constructed in the year 1754 and is now considered as a shakti sthal (place of power), a place where all wishes come true. The idol of Lord Hanuman here is deemed to be swayambhu (self-created). It is believed that on Shravan Shukla-Navami in 1811 Samvat, a farmer found a unique idol of Hanuman with beard and moustaches while ploughing the field. The idol was then sent to Salasar, and a temple was constructed in 1754 AD by Mohandas Maharaj.

Shakambhari Mata Temple

Maa Sri Shakambhari Bhagwati's very holy ancient proven Shaktipeeth is on the banks of a rainy river in the jungles of the Shivalik ranges. This Shaktipeeth of Mother is the continual place of Goddess. It is said that Mother appeared in a self-proclaimed form here. The samadhi of which still remains in the temple premises. There is a law to see Bhuradev, the exclusive devotee of the Goddess here, before seeing the mother.