A large number of people go to hill stations and tourist places to celebrate the New Year, but there are no less number of people who start their New Year with the darshan of God. This is the reason why special arrangements are being made in temples across the country in view of the New Year. Lakhs of devotees are also expected to reach Khatu Shyam ji temple in Rajasthan. A large number of people are going to reach Khatu Shyam from Christmas holidays till 2-3 January. In such a situation, if you are also planning to visit Khatu Shyam ji, then set out on the journey with these necessary arrangements.
Expected to reach 20 lakh devotees
Around 20 lakh people are expected to reach Khatu Shyam Ji on the occasion of New Year. From now till New Year, all the hotels and guest houses have been booked. There is going to be a huge crowd in Khatu Shyam ji temple for the next 5 days. Everyone wants to have darshan of Baba Shyam on New Year. In view of this, preparations of police and administration are also in full swing.
Khatu Shyam ji should go with these arrangements.
If you are also planning to go to Khatu Shyam Ji on New Year, then you should make arrangements for your stay before going. Book a hotel or guest house in advance, otherwise you may have to spend the night on the road. If you have any children or elderly people with you, do not take them to the temple. The possibility of an accident increases in such a crowd. Winter is at its peak, so go with preparations to avoid cold. There may be problems related to parking and go for darshan only if you are ready to walk.
Where is Khatu Shyam and how to reach?
If you are planning to visit Khatu Shyam temple for the first time, then let us tell you that the temple of Khatu Shyam ji is in Sikar district of Rajasthan. The distance of the temple from Sikar city is about 43 km. This is a Hindu temple of God in Khatu village. Lord Krishna and Barbarik are worshiped in this temple. There is a statue of Barbarik's head in this temple. Devotees believe that the temple houses the real head of Barbarik, who was a great warrior.
Why is Khatu Shyam called our support for the loser?
Khatu Shyam is called the support of the defeated. That is, the person who is disappointed everywhere and does not see any ray of hope, Khatu Shyam ji provides support to him. It is said that in the war of Mahabharata, whichever direction Barbarik went, he started winning. In the Kurukshetra war, Lord Krishna had asked for Barbarik's head as Gurudakshina. After which Lord Shri Krishna blessed him to be worshiped with the name Shyam.
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