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Rajasthan Temple to Host Vibrant Khatu Shyam Ji Jayanti Festivities
31 Oct
Summary
- Khatu Shyam Ji Jayanti falls on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, marking Lord Vishnu's awakening
- Grand temple in Sikar, Rajasthan to host celebrations with prayers and offerings
- Baba Shyam, revered as the Lord of the Defeated, honored on his birthday
On November 1, 2025, devotees across India will gather to celebrate the birthday of Khatu Shyam Ji, a revered spiritual figure known as the Lord of the Defeated. The grand temple located in Sikar district, Rajasthan will host the vibrant festivities on this auspicious occasion.
Khatu Shyam Ji Jayanti coincides with Dev Uthani Ekadashi, a significant day in the Hindu calendar when Lord Vishnu is believed to wake up from his four-month-long divine sleep. Devotees will offer prayers, flowers, and mawa cake to honor Baba Shyam, who is considered an incarnation of Barbarik from the epic Mahabharata. It is believed that by visiting the temple or remembering Baba Shyam's name, devotees' wishes can be fulfilled.
