Khāṭū Śyāmjī
The head that watched the Mahābhārata
⭐ Why it is famous
Barbarīka, grandson of Bhīma, who gave his head to Kṛṣṇa and was blessed to be worshipped as Śyām — the 'loser's support'.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The mūrti was found buried at Khatu and enshrined in 1027 CE; the temple was rebuilt in marble in 1720 by Diwan Abhaisingh.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 22:00
- Ekādaśī and Phālguna Melā extended hours
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; queues of 2–5 hours on Ekādaśī
- Phālguna Melā (Feb–Mar) draws millions walking from Ringas
- Nishan (flag) offerings carried on foot
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Khāṭū Śyāmjī, Khatu, SikarRingas Jn (RGS) — 17 km
Khatu bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Jaipur (JAI) — 95 km
Buses and taxis from Jaipur (2 hrs) and Sikar (45 min).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Dharmaśālās around the temple
- Hotels in Khatu and Reengus
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Shyam Kund
- Shekhawati painted havelis
- Sikar bazaars
📅 Best time to visit
Phālguna Melā (Feb–Mar) or winter