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Major pilgrimage temple in Sikar district devoted to Shyam Baba (Barbarika), drawing huge crowds at the Phalgun mela.
The Khatu Shyam Ji temple in Khatu village, Sikar district, enshrines the head of Barbarika, worshipped as Shyam Baba, an embodiment of Krishna. It is one of Rajasthan's busiest pilgrimage centres, with devotees arriving year-round and especially during the Phalgun Lakhi Mela. Darshan had long been near-continuous; since April 2025 it reportedly closes for a two-hour break on weekday afternoons.
Highlights
- Shrine of Shyam Baba (Barbarika)
- Phalgun Lakhi Mela
- Shyam Kund holy tank
Tips
- Expect long queues on Ekadashi and weekends.
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Within 1 km of Khatu Shyam Ji Temple.
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