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Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple Timings

Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple is open 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, daily.

Khatu Shyam Ji, worshipped as the head of Barbarika, grandson of Bhima, to whom Krishna granted his own name Shyam · Khatu (Sikar), Rajasthan

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Darshan hours (as published)
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Set in Khatu (Sikar), Rajasthan, Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple is dedicated to Khatu Shyam Ji, worshipped as the head of Barbarika, grandson of Bhima, to whom Krishna granted his own name Shyam. It is also known as Khatushyam Mandir, Shyam Baba Temple, Shri Shyam Mandir.

One of the most visited temples in Rajasthan and among the largest devotional draws in north India, with the Phalgun Mela bringing millions of pilgrims on foot from Delhi, Haryana and across Rajasthan. Khatu, in Sikar district of Rajasthan's Shekhawati region, holds the shrine of Barbarika, the grandson of Bhima.

Rajasthan carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Desert-state temples of devotion and marble artistry, from the rare Brahma shrine at Pushkar to the haveli worship of Shrinathji and the lace-like Jain carvings of Dilwara.

Darshan hours and daily worship

SessionTiming (as published)
Morning5:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Evening4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

These are the winter hours. In summer the temple runs 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM. It closes through the afternoon in both seasons. On Shukla Paksha Ekadashi and throughout the Phalgun Mela it stays open around the clock.

Poojas and daily rituals

Five aartis daily. Winter: Mangla 5:30 AM, Shringar 8:00 AM, Bhog 12:30 PM, Sandhya 6:30 PM, Shayan 8:30 PM. Summer: Mangla 4:30 AM, Shringar 7:00 AM, Bhog 12:30 PM, Sandhya 7:30 PM, Shayan 9:30 PM.

Weekly or monthly auspicious daysEkadashi of the waxing moon each month; Sundays draw heavy crowds
Signature annual eventsThe Phalgun Mela procession and Nishan Yatra

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
Phalgun MelaFebruary/MarchThe temple's greatest festival, over roughly five days from Ashtami to Dwadashi, drawing millions of pilgrims who walk from Delhi and across north India.
JanmashtamiAugust/SeptemberKrishna's birth, marked with special shringar and night-long darshan.
Shukla Paksha EkadashiMonthlyThe eleventh day of the waxing moon, the temple's principal monthly observance; hours are extended.

History and architecture

Built or establishedOriginal shrine traditionally dated to 1027 CE; rebuilt in 1720 by Diwan Abhai Singh of Marwar, with major expansion since

Architecture

Marble and stone temple with a lavishly decorated sanctum, silver-plated doorway and a large prayer hall, set within a walled complex built to move very large crowds through a queue system

History

Khatu, in Sikar district of Rajasthan's Shekhawati region, holds the shrine of Barbarika, the grandson of Bhima. Tradition holds that Krishna, moved by Barbarika's willingness to sacrifice himself before the Mahabharata war, granted him the boon of being worshipped by Krishna's own name, Shyam, in the Kali Yuga. The head is said to have been buried at Khatu and rediscovered here.

Planning your visit

Entry feeFree. VIP and special-entry darshan arrangements operate on heavy days.
Dress codeModest traditional dress. Footwear and, on busy days, bags are deposited outside.
Best time to visitOctober to March, on a weekday and early in the morning. Ekadashi and the Phalgun Mela are extraordinary but overwhelming.
NearbySalasar Balaji, Jeen Mata Temple, Sikar's Shekhawati havelis

How to reach

Khatu village, Sikar district, about 80 km from Jaipur and 43 km from Sikar town. Ringas is the nearest railway station, about 17 km away; Jaipur International Airport is roughly 95 km. Buses and shared taxis run frequently from Ringas, Sikar and Jaipur.

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. The temple's own site does not publish a machine-readable timetable, so the seasonal hours and the five aarti times come from cross-checked public listings that agree with each other. The afternoon closure and the round-the-clock Ekadashi and Phalgun Mela opening are consistent across every source.

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Frequently asked questions about Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple

What is the timing of Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple?

Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple is open 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, daily. These are the winter hours. In summer the temple runs 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM. It closes through the afternoon in both seasons. On Shukla Paksha Ekadashi and throughout the Phalgun Mela it stays open around the clock.

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple?

As published, morning darshan runs 5:30 AM - 1:00 PM and evening darshan runs 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM. These are the winter hours. In summer the temple runs 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM. It closes through the afternoon in both seasons. On Shukla Paksha Ekadashi and throughout the Phalgun Mela it stays open around the clock.

Is there an entry fee at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple?

Free. VIP and special-entry darshan arrangements operate on heavy days.

What is the dress code at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple?

Modest traditional dress. Footwear and, on busy days, bags are deposited outside.

Which festivals are celebrated at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple?

The main ones documented for this temple are Phalgun Mela, Janmashtami, Shukla Paksha Ekadashi. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

What is the best time to visit Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple?

October to March, on a weekday and early in the morning. Ekadashi and the Phalgun Mela are extraordinary but overwhelming.

How do I reach Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple?

Khatu village, Sikar district, about 80 km from Jaipur and 43 km from Sikar town. Ringas is the nearest railway station, about 17 km away; Jaipur International Airport is roughly 95 km. Buses and shared taxis run frequently from Ringas, Sikar and Jaipur.

Who is the presiding deity at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple?

Khatu Shyam Ji, worshipped as the head of Barbarika, grandson of Bhima, to whom Krishna granted his own name Shyam

What is the history of Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple?

Khatu, in Sikar district of Rajasthan's Shekhawati region, holds the shrine of Barbarika, the grandson of Bhima.

How reliable is the information on this Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. The temple's own site does not publish a machine-readable timetable, so the seasonal hours and the five aarti times come from cross-checked public listings that agree with each other. The afternoon closure and the round-the-clock Ekadashi and Phalgun Mela opening are consistent across every source.