We have many places to visit in India. Here you will find Hill Stations and beautiful beaches, and from the religious point of view, there are many mythological temples to visit. There are many places of pilgrimage including Kashi, Mathura, Ram Nagari Ayodhya, Vaishno Devi to Kedarnath, Badrinath, where a huge crowd of devotees can be seen.
One of them is the court of Khatu Shyam Ji. The story of Khatu Shyam Ji is associated with the Mahabharata period. Let us tell you that Khatu Shyam Ji is also known as Teen Baan Dhari. He was such a warrior who could win the entire war with only three arrows. He is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Shri Krishna. The temple of Khatu Shyam Ji is located in Sikar district of Rajasthan.
Lakhs of devotees gather here for darshan. The distance of Khatu Shyam from Delhi is 272 km. If you are planning to go to Khatu Shyam, then you must read this article. We will tell you how to reach Khatu Shyam. What things should you keep in mind before going here. What is the history of this temple? Let’s know everything in detail-
Where is the temple of Khatu Shyam Ji?
Khatu Shyam Ji’s temple is in Sikar district of Rajasthan. This is one of the most beautiful pilgrimage sites. Khatu Shyam Ji is the incarnation of Ghatotkach’s son Barbarik. According to Hindu beliefs, all the problems of the devotee who worships him with a true heart are solved.
Actually, Lord Shri Krishna had asked Barbarik for his head (Sheesh Daan), for which he immediately agreed. In such a situation, Lord Shri Krishna was very happy with Barbarik’s devotion. He gave a boon to Barbarik that in Kaliyug i.e. in today’s time, he will be known by the name of Shyam Ji, which is the name of Shri Krishna.
How to reach Khatu Shyam?
If you are planning to go to Khatu Shyam , you can reach there by road and bus. Apart from this, you can also come here by train. The nearest railway station here is Ringas Junction (RGS), which is about 17 km away from the temple. From here you can reach the temple by taking a cab or taxi. Many trains are available from Delhi to Ringas Junction. Apart from this, you can also come by flight. The nearest airport here is Jaipur International Airport, which is about 80 km away from the temple.
You can reach here by road. The best route to reach here is from Sawai Jai Singh National Highway to Jaipur-Sikar Road to Agra-Bikaner Road. It is also known as NH 11. Apart from this, many private buses also run between Jaipur and Khatu Shyam.
Which month is better for travelling?
Although the temple remains open all year round, lakhs of devotees visit the temple. You can visit it anytime. However, if you visit it in summers, you will have to take extra care of your health because Rajasthan experiences extreme heat . Currently, the best season to visit here is from October to March.
Keep these things in mind
If you are planning to visit Khatu Shyam in summer, then you need to keep some things in mind. Since Rajasthan experiences extreme heat, keep drinking water continuously. Wear full sleeves and cotton clothes only. Do not forget to apply sunscreen. Along with this, you must wear a hat and sunglasses. These will help in protecting yourself from the sun.
