Jaipur Khatu Shyamji & Salasar Balaji Ji Tour
Khatushyamji or Khatu is a sacred village located in Sikar district of Rajasthan. It houses a renowned temple dedicated to Shyam Baba, who is also popularly known as khatu naresh.
Highlights of the town
Jaipur-Khatu Shyamji-Salarsar Balaji Temple Day Tour Package by Car – Visit the major attractions of Khatushyam Ji temple and other temples in Sikar.
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Khatu Shyam Ji Town Visit
By Car Full Day
Temple of Khatushyamji
The temple of Khatushyamji, made of the renowned Makrana marble, stands at the very center of the city. Khatushyamji is the God of the Kaliyuga era. Shyamji is another name for Krishna, so he is venerated in the form of Shyamji himself. Khatushyamji is also known by various other names like khatu naresh, sheesh ke dani,lakhdatar, teen baan dhari,haare ke sahare,leley ke aswari baba shyam etc.
Shyam Kund
This is the sacred pond close to the temple where the Sheesh (Head) was recovered. It is said that bathing in this pond would cure people of their illnesses. People come here during Falgun Mela and bathe in this pond to become pure. People use the water from this pond to heal many diseases.
Shyam Bagichi
A garden bestowed by the blessings of the Lord from which the flowers are gathered to offer to the God. The Samadhi of the great devotee Lt. Alu Singhji is also there.
Gourishankar Temple
This is the temple of Lord Shiva, situated close to the Khatushyamji temple. According to a tale, the soldiers of the Mughal king Aurangzeb tried to demolish this temple and threw a spear at the Shiva Linga. Blood gushed out of the Shiva Linga, and the soldiers fled out of fear. The marks of the spear are visible on the Linga even today.
Salasar Balaji
Following your visit to Khatu Shyamji, you can also consider making a trip to Salasar Dham, which is only two hours away from Khatu Shyamji (110 km). You can even stop by the Ranisati Mata Mandir of Jhunjhunu, which is quite an attraction in itself, along with the wonderful arrangements made at the temple itself.
The significance of the Salasar Balaji or Salasar Dham shrine in India lies in its sanctity amongst the devotees of Hanuman. Situated in the town of Salasar, the state of Rajasthan, the temple dedicated to Balaji, who is known by many names, including that of Hanuman, is situated in the middle of the town and draws innumerable devotees every year. A fair is held here during Chaitra Purnima and Ashvin Purnima, attracting several devotees who pay their respects to the god.
Salasar Balaji lies within the religious circuit encompassing the holy sites of Rani Sati Temple, Jeen Mata, and Khatushyamji, all of which lie nearby.
Famous Temples in Sikar District (besides Shri Brijnathji):
Temple of Jeen Mata: Jeen Mata is a holy village located in the Sikar district. The temple of Jeen Mata is about 29 kilometers away from the town of Sikar and can be found in the southern part of the district. There is a very old Temple dedicated to the Jeen Mata (Goddess of Strength). The holy temple of Jeen Mata is said to be thousands of years old. A million pilgrims come together to celebrate a vibrant festival that takes place two times a year in the months of Chaitra and Ashwin during Navratri.
Harshnath Temple: The Harshnath Temple is located to the south at a distance of about 24 kilometers in Sikar district. This temple of Shiva is said to be constructed by an ascetic named Bhavarakta, who belonged to the Shiv sect, during the reign of the Chahamana ruler Vigraharaja, as per an inscription dated 973 CE.