Khatu Shyam Mela

The Famous spiritual place Khatu Shyamji Temple is 55 Km away from Sikar district. Legend that once Lord Krishna asked for the head of Barbrika, grandson of Bhima. He was endowed with teen ban (three arrows) by Lord Shiva and Agni dev gave him a bow to conquer all the three worlds. Owing to the fabulous chivalry and prowess of Barbarika, Krishna did not want him to participate in the great war of Mahabharata. Barbarika readily obliged and sacrificed himself. Lord Krishna pleased had his head placed upon a hillock, to be worshipped in Kaliyuga like him. Barbarika is known and worshipped as Shyam incarnation of lord Krishna. The Khatu shyam mela is celebrated for 10 days every year in Hindu month of Falgun. During this period more than 20 lacs devotes comes here to pay their homage.