Deity guide
Lord Khatu Shyam Ji
Barbarik, Shyam Baba, Teen Baan Dhari, Hare Ka Sahara,
Explore key symbols, mantra, worship traditions and related prayers in one place.
Regional and Folk Deities
Worship at a glance
Key traditions and symbols
Worship Day
Sunday and Ekadashi (especially Gyaras/11th day)
Offerings
Color
Saffron/Orange (primary)
Main Mantra
"ॐ श्री श्याम देवाय नमः"
Lord Khatu Shyam Ji
Primary Name: Khatu Shyam Ji (खाटू श्याम जी) Other Names: Barbarik, Shyam Baba, Teen Baan Dhari, Hare Ka Sahara, Lakhdatar (Giver of Lakhs), Baliyadev
Famous temples
Khatu Shyam Ji Temple, Khatu (Sikar), Rajasthan
The primary and most famous temple
Located in Khatu village, Sikar district
Built by Diwan Abhai Singh in 1720 AD (current structure)
Original shrine dates to much earlier period
Annual mela attracts millions during Phalguna Ekadashi
Architecture: Rajasthani style with marble construction
Shri Shyam Mandir, Rani Sati Gate, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Important secondary temple in Rajasthan
Known for grand celebrations on Ekadashi
Khatu Shyam Temple, Delhi (Connaught Place & other locations)
Urban temples for devotees in Delhi-NCR
Multiple locations serve the large devotee community
Khatu Shyam Temple, Gurgaon/Gurugram
Serves the Haryana devotee community
Regular Sunday and Ekadashi gatherings
Barbarik Temple, Various locations in Nepal
In Nepal, Barbarik is worshipped in his warrior form
Connected to the Kirata tradition of Nepal
Known locally as worshipped by Kirata people
🎉 Festivals
Phalguna Mela (February-March)
Largest annual festival at Khatu temple
Falls on Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi and Dwadashi
Millions of devotees visit over 2-3 days
Grand processions, bhajan-kirtan, community meals
Ekadashi Celebrations (Twice Monthly)
Every Ekadashi (11th day) is celebrated
Special prayers and bhog offered
Night-long jagrans (devotional singing)
Shyam Jayanti
Celebrated as the appearance day of Barbarik
Special abhishek and decoration of deity
Community feasting and charity
Kartik Purnima
Special worship and lamp lighting
Charitable activities in Shyam's name
Janmashtami Connection
As Shyam is connected to Krishna, Janmashtami
Significance
Devotees believe "Hare Ka Sahara, Khatu Wale Shyam Hamara" - He represents the ultimate sacrifice - gave his head before the war began - Krishna named him "Shyam" and blessed that he would be worshipped in Kali Yuga - Symbol of supreme devotion and selfless sacrifice