Baba Shyam Janmotsav is the grandson of Pandavaputra Bhima, who was later blessed by Lord Shri Krishna to be worshiped by his own name in Kalyug after seeing his power and potential. Know everything about Khatu Shyam ji.
Which God is Khatu Shyam Baba?
It is believed that Shri Khatushyam ji is the Kalyugi incarnation of Lord Krishna. A grand temple of Shri Khatu Shyam ji is established in Sikar district of Rajasthan. It is believed that every wish is fulfilled just by having darshan of God here. According to the Panchang, the birth anniversary of Shri Khatu Shyam ji is celebrated every year on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of the month of Kartik. Devuthani Ekadashi is also observed on this day. On this day, along with duly worshiping Shri Khatu Shyam ji, different types of bhog are offered. It is believed that Shri Khatushyam ji is the Kalyugi incarnation of Lord Krishna. A grand temple of Shri Khatu Shyam ji is established in Sikar district of Rajasthan. It is believed that every wish is fulfilled just by having the darshan of God here. Know who is Shri Khatushyam ji and what was the boon given by Lord Shri Krishna.
Who is Shree Khatu Shyam ji?
According to the scriptures, the relation of Shri Khatu Shyam ji is believed to be from the Mahabharata period. He was the grandson of Pandu's son Bhima. Shri Khatu Shyam ji was very powerful.
According to mythological beliefs, Bhima encountered Hidimba while the Pandavas were roaming from one forest to another trying to save their lives. Later Hidimba gave birth to a son named Ghatokha. Later Ghatokha had a son named Barbarik. This barbaric will later be called Khatu Shyam.
How did the name Khatu Shyam come from Barbarik?
Barbarik's head was buried in Khatu village after the Mahabharata war, hence he is called Khatu Shyam Baba. Once in a village a cow was shedding milk from her breasts at this place, when people saw it they were surprised. When this place was excavated, the severed head of Barbarika was found. This head was handed over to a Brahmin. He started worshiping her every day. One day King Rup Singh of Khatu Nagar was asked in a dream to build a temple and install Barbarik's head in the temple. On the Ekadashi of the month of Kartik, the head of Barbarik was beautified in the temple, which came to be known as Baba Khatu Shyam Ji, since then the temple became famous
Miracles of Khatu Shyam
One of the most revered deities of India, Khatu Shyam ji has a lot of recognition among Hindu devotees. Where tourists and devotees from not only India but also from abroad come here to see the miracles of Khatu Shyam and to visit him. Today, the miracles of Khatu Shyam are famous all over the country. It is believed that whatever demands are made from Shyam Baba, he gives millions and millions of times, that is why Khatu Shyam ji is also known as Lakhdatar. This is the reason why today Khatu Shyamji is worshiped by crores of devotees in the country.
History of Khatu Shyam Ji Temple
Here we have come to know the biography or life story of Khatu Shyam ji, but now one more question remains how the temple of Khatu Shyamkund ji originated in Kalyug or who got the temple of Khatu Shyamkund ji built. If you are also thinking about it, then let us tell you that the famous Khatu Shyam ji temple located in the Sikar district of Jaipur was built in 1027 by the ruler of Khatu village, Raja Roop Singh Chauhan and his wife Narmada Kanwar. According to legend, once King Roop Singh had a dream, in which he was asked to build a temple for Shyam after he found his head in the kind of Khatu. Then Raja Roop Singh got the temple constructed in Khatu village in the name of Khatu Shyam ji. Whereas in 1720, a famous Diwan Abhay Singh got it rebuilt.
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History of Khatu Shyamkund
According to ancient legends, it is believed that Khatu Shyamkund was built or originated during excavation. Yes, once upon a time, around 1100 AD, Roop Singh Chauhan's wife Narmada Kanwar had a dream in which she saw an idol buried under the ground, after which the place was excavated from which Khatu Shyam ji's body was actually found. The head was taken out. From the same excavation a tank was formed which is known as Khatu Shyamkund.
Why is Khatu Shyam called the support of the loser?
After hearing about the Mahabharata war, a young Barbarik insisted to his mother Maurvi that he too wanted to see the Mahabharata war. Because of the stubbornness of the son and the love of the mother, Barbarik got permission to go to see the Mahabharata war. As soon as Barbarik came out of the house, the mother said, "Go, son, be the support of the loser". He told his mother that whoever loses in the war, will fight on his behalf. Riding on a blue horse, Barbarik with three arrows replied to the mother it will happen as you said, I will definitely be the support of the loser.
Barbarik had divine powers which he got from Lord Shiva. Barbarik had 3 arrows that could destroy the entire universe. Only one arrow of Barbarik could decide the Mahabharata war.
Barbarik was going to see the war of Mahabharata with a high speed his own speed riding on a blue horse. A Brahmin stopped him on the way and while praising him said you are very brave and charitable. Brahmin was taking his test, he told Barbarik that he want donation.
Barbarik was a great donor, he asked the Brahmin to tell him what he wanted?
Brahmin said that you donate your head to me! Barbarik smiled a little after hearing this and said that you come in your real form, I promise that you will get what you asked for. Hearing this, Lord Krishna appeared to Barbarik after coming out of Brahmin disguise. Barbarik said to Shri Krishna, O Lord, I will fulfill my promise, but I had a heartfelt desire to see the war of Mahabharata, it cannot be fulfilled now, I am very sad.
Lord Shri Krishna knew very well that the defeat of the Kauravas in this religious war is certain and if Barbarik will fight on their behalf, then definitely the Pandavas will be defeated in this religious war. That's why he asked Barbarik to donate his head.
Shri Krishna told Barbarik that you will definitely get the fortune of seeing this war. Barbarik cut off his head and placed it at the feet of the Lord. Lord Shri Krishna put the head on a high place so that Barbaric could see the war of Mahabharata. Pleased with Barbarik's charity, Shri Krishna presented him his name "Shyam" as a gift. Also blessed that in the coming age you will be worshiped in my name. Whenever a lost and broken devotee comes to you, all his works will be completed by your worship.
Shri Krishna put Barbarik's head on a high place. Today the world famous Khatu Shyam temple is built at the same place where his severed head was kept. This is the legend because of which "Khatu Shyam is called the support of the loser".
Why do devotees offer marks in Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple?
The Falgun fair of Khatu Shyam Dham is very famous. A large number of devotees come here on this occasion. Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Falgun month is the most important day of this fair. Khatu Shyam ji's temple is now not only in Rajasthan but its fame has spread all over India. Lakhs of people come to visit Baba Shyam's temple located in Sikar district of Rajasthan. Shyam Baba is considered to be the Iron Age incarnation of Lord Krishna and only his torsoless head is worshipped. The Falgun fair of Khatu Shyam Dham is very famous. A large number of devotees come here on this occasion. Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Falgun month is the most important day of this fair. It is believed that all the troubles in the life of the devotees are eradicated by just having a darshan of Khatu Baba. In Sanatan culture, the flag is considered a symbol of victory. He is offered a mark for the sacrifice made by Shyam Baba Sheesh Daan. This is considered a symbol of his victory because he dedicated his head to Lord Krishna in charity for the victory of religion. The flag is of saffron, blue, white, and red colors. Photos of Shyam Baba and Lord Krishna are affixed on these marks. Coconut and peacock feathers are also decorated on some marks. Nowadays gold and silver coins are also offered to Shyam Baba by many devotees. Walking barefoot on the trail is considered best. Surrendering your mark at the feet of the Lord, you should pray for Baba's infinite grace.
Om Shri Shyam Devay Namah
- This is a very effective mantra of Khatu Shyam ji, there is such a belief in the religious scriptures about this mantra that if a person chants this mantra with full devotion and devotion, then Khatushyam ji inspires that person towards the right path and that house Khatushyamji gives his blessings to all the people.
- For chanting the mantra of Khatu Shyam, wake up before sunrise on Thursday, clean the house properly, retire from bath, etc., and wear clean clothes.
- After that you anoint the statue of Khatu Shyam ji with Panchamrit, give him a bath with clean water, wipe his body with a clean cloth, and put Khatu Shyam ji in clean clothes and then Khatu Shyam ji towards the North-East i.e. North-East corner of the house. Decorate the post and install a photo or statue of Khatu Shyam ji on the same post.
- After installing the statue of Khatu Shyam ji, light a lamp of desi ghee in front of it and offer fruits, flowers, milk etc.
- After that, offer Kheer Halwa Barfi Laddu Peda to Khatu Shyam whatever you can.
- After applying hunger, you should perform a complete aarti of Khatu Shyam ji.
- After performing the aarti, sit in front of Khatu Shyam's statue and take a pledge to complete the mantra chanting process and request Khatu Shyam, O Lord, to fulfill the resolution I have taken to chant your mantra, give us your blessings so that I can fulfill your mantra chanting resolutions without any problem.
- After praying so much, concentrate your mind in a lonely state and chant the above-mentioned mantra Om Shree Shyam Devaya Namah 180 times while looking at the Rudraksha rosary.
- When the mantra chanting process is completed 180 times, then you should tell all your sorrows to Khatu Shyam Baba in your own words, and after that get the blessings of Khatu Baba.
- By chanting this mantra every Thursday in this way, Khatu Baba removes all the sorrows of that person and fulfills every wish of that person. Khatu Shyam Baba is considered to be the support of losers, that is why the person who has completely lost his life, then that person should chant the mantra of Khatu Shyam Baba 180 times on every Thursday with full devotion in a calm environment. Doing Khatu Shyam Baba will give you all the happiness that you want to get because Khatu Shyam Baba gives courage to the lost person to live again.
Other Mantras of Khatu Shyam Baba
1. Maha Dhanurdhar
Veer Barbarikaya Namah
2. Shri. Morvaye Namah
3. Shri Morvi Nandanay
Namah
4. Om Suhrdayay Namo
Namah
5. Shri Khatunathay
Namah.
6. Morvaye Namah.
7. Shri
Shishadaneshwaray Namah.
8. Om Shri Shyam Sharanam Mam
Famous names of Khatu Shyam Baba
At the time of Mahabharata, Ghatotkacha, the son of the extremely powerful Gadadhari Bhima, was married to the snake girl Mauravi or Maurvi. The children of Ghatotkach and Maurvi became barbaric. Who later became famous as Shyam.
Morvi Nandan
Being the child of Maurvi (Kamankanta), Barbarik i.e. Shyam Baba is called Maurvi Nandan or Maurvi Nandan. Maurvi Nandan's Jaikar resonates a lot during the Khatu Shyam fair.
Teen baan dhaaree
Barbarik was a brave warrior like his grandfather and father. Veer Barbarik had Teen baan dhaaree with which he could conquer the entire universe. That's why Shyam Baba is called three arrows. There was no archer like him in the whole world, nor has there been till today.
Donor of glass
During the Mahabharata war, when Barbarik came to seek blessings from his mother, the mother took a promise from him to support the losing side. That is, the one who will be defeated in the war, they will fight on his side. Lord Krishna was omnipresent. He knew that the Kauravas would be defeated, in such a situation, if Barbarik would fight on their behalf, the situation could change. In such a situation, he dressed as a Brahmin and then asked for his head. Barbarik donated his head. For this reason Shyam Baba is called the giver of the head.
Shri Shyam
Shri Krishna also told Barbarik the reason for asking for donation of head. He said that before the start of the war, the head of the best Kshatriya in all the three worlds has to be sacrificed for worshiping the battlefield. So they were forced to do so. Barbarik prayed to him to see the war till the end and to give his name to him. Shri Krishna accepted his prayer. Shri Krishna was pleased with this sacrifice and decorated Barbarik with the title of the best hero in the war. Also gave him his name Shyam.
Avatar of KaliYuga
Along with giving him the name Shyam, Lord Krishna also gave him a boon that he would be worshiped in Kali Yuga. That's why he is also called the incarnation of Kaliyuga. Now Kaliyug is going on and in such a situation, Shyam Baba is the center of the faith of the devotees. Every year lakhs of devotees come to Baba's court and mark their attendance.
Life's horse
Shyam Baba is called the horse of Leela. Actually, Veer Barbarik had a blue colored horse. Blue color is also called Leela in the local language. That's why they are called the horse of blue or the horse of Leela.
Lakhdatar
The glory of Shyam Baba is unique. It is said that the one who is blessed by Shyam Baba becomes prosperous in every way. Because of this belief, Shyam Baba is called Lakhdatar. This is the reason why among the devotees of Shyam Baba, even if there is a common man, then he is richer than the richest. A large number of devotees from West Bengal, Assam, Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat etc. come to Shyam ji's fair. loser's support
When a person who is disappointed from everywhere gets engrossed in the devotion of Shyam Baba, then all his sorrows and sins end. That's why Shyam Baba is called the support of the loser.
Khatu Naresh
Shyam Baba is the ruler of Khatu. That's why he is called Khatu Naresh.
Pewter holder
Since Shyam Baba has the blessings of Lord Krishna. That's why Shri Krishna's favorite thing peacock feather, the flute is also dear to him. Because of keeping a peacock, he is called a peacock bearer.
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