How To Reach Khatu Shyam Temple
By Road: Haryana Roadways, DTC and Rajasthan Roadways buses operate daily from Delhi to Khatu and vice-versa. It is approximately 300km from Delhi to Khatu. The buses travel through Manesar, Kharuheda, Bahror, Kotpuli, Shahpura, Ajitgarh, Chandwaji, Deorala, Choumu, Shri Madhopur, Ringas while travelling from Delhi to Khatu.
By Rail: The nearest railway station to Khatu Shyam temple is at Reengus. All the trains travelling on Delhi route will pass through Reengus.
By Air: The nearest airport to Khatu Shyam temple is at Jaipur, about 80 km from the temple. One can board a cab or a bus to reach the desired destination.
Significant Festivals in Khatu Shyam temple
Since Barbarika is named as Shyam, or alternative for Krishna, the festivals celebrated in Khatu Shyam temple have blend of Krishna’s mischievous nature. Festivals like Janmaastami, Holi, Jhool Jhulani Ekadashi, and Vasanta Panchami are celebrated righteously in the temple. The main attraction of the temple is the ‘Phalguna Mela’. Apart from the festivals, Khatu Shyam is worshiped with aarti, five times every day. The five aarti’s are:
1) As soon as the temple is opened in early morning, ‘Mangala Aarti’ is performed.
2) After the idol of Khatu Shyam is fully decorated and ornamented, ‘Shringaar Aarti’ is performed.
3) At noon, ‘Bhog Aarti’ is performed to the lord and prasad is distributed to the devotees.
4) During sunset, ‘Sandhya Aarti’ is performed to the lord.
5) Before closing the temple for the day, ‘Sayana Aarti’ is performed at night.
While performing all these aarti’s, the two chants ‘Shri Shyam Aarti’ and ‘Shri Shyam Vinati’ are chanted for the lord.
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Administration and conveniences of the temple
The Khatu Shyam temple is governed by a public trust whose registration number is ‘3/86’. It has seven members. It offers many Kharmashalas or lodges for charity for the convenience of the tourists and devotees. The temple is open to the public in the following timings:
• 5.30 am to 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm on winter days. This lies between 1st day of Ashvin bahula to 15th of Chaitra shuddha according to Hindu calendar.
• 4.30 am to 12.30 pm and 4.00 pm to 10.00 pm on summer days. This lies between 1st day of Vaishakha bahula to 15th of Bhadrapada shuddha.
The temple is open to public 24hrs on the four days of Phalguna Mela. Also, as mentioned earlier, it remains open 24hrs on 11th day of bright half month or Shukla Paksha Ekadashi according to Hindu calendar.
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