Khatu Shyam Mela

This Khatu Shyam mela is held during the month of Falgun hence the name. It is considered that it is the birthday of Baba Khatu Shyam ji on the eleventh day of the Falgun maas, therefore to celebrate this day, there is a mela organised. The people of Rajasthan call “ekadashi” as “gyaras”. This day is celebrated and considered as the most auspicious day at the Khatu  Shyam Ji mandir and also during the Baba Shyam mela. It is said that the next day after gyaras, baba Khatu Shyam Ji, visitors and the devotees are served the Rajasthani delicacy “Churma Bati”.

This Khatu Shyam Ji fair is organised every year during this month. There is a very famous quote that is chanted by everyone who visits this temple. The quote or the mantra is “Hare Ka Sahara Baba Shyam Hamara”. The devotees believe that when they are in a difficult situation or going through hard times, Baba Khatu Shyam Ji is always with them and holding their hand during the trying times.

The origin of the mela

This Khatu Shyam Ji mela is said to be held at the place which is related to the Kurukshetra or the Mahabharata war and the Pandavas. It is believed that Khatu Shyam Ji is the grandson of Bhima and son of Ghatotkacha and the snake princess Mauvri. It is said that he was blessed with three arrows which made him the strongest warrior of all times. There are many stories that say or tell why Barbarik had cut his head.

However, the most believed story was that seeing his power and skills with the arrows, Shri Krishna had told him to cut his head as this would be the best for everyone along with a ritual that was followed of sacrificing the head of the greatest warrior as this will do sanctity to the battle ground and the war could began thereafter. Hence after knowing this historic presence in the Mahabharata, Khatu Shyam Ji is worshipped religiously in Rajasthan. This Khatu Shyam Ji mela is held just a few days before Holi and ends a day or two before Holi. This mela is held in the month of Phalgun.

The activities at the mela

The activities that take place during the Baba Shyam mela are chanting of mantras, bhajans and traditional performances and folk dance. There are food stalls that sell the local delicacies of the state and there are other stalls selling merchandise and souvenirs related to the place. If you love to visit a place that is full of colours, vibrant environment and energetic vibes, then this is a place you should definitely visit.

The schedule of the mela for 2025

This year the Khatu Shyam Ji mela starts on 28th of February, 2025 and ends on 11th of March,2025. Below is the schedule for this year’s baba Shyam mela days and tithis.

The significance of the Khatu Shyam mela is that there are a lot of devotees who come to visit the temple and the mela at this time. The other name to the popular Baba Shyam mela is lakhi mela because when the devotees come here to worship Khatu Shyam Ji, they donate lakhs of rupees at the Khatu Shyam Ji mandir to show their devotion and gratitude to god. The excitement and celebration starts way before the actual Khatu Shyam mela dates. The festivities first kick off with the Shobha Yatra and Nishan Yatra which shows the grandeur of Baba Shyam and then followed by Lakhi mela. There is a lot of footfall at the Khatu Shyam Ji mandir during this time as devotees from all over India come to visit the Khatu Shyam Ji mandir and the Khatu Shyam ji mela.

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