Khatu Shyam Temple

Khatu Shyam Temple
Khatu Shyam Temple in 2008
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictSikar
DeityBarbarika
Location
LocationKhatoo, Sikar district, Rajasthan
StateRajasthan
Country India
Location in Rajasthan
Location in India
Coordinates27°21′52″N 75°24′12″E / 27.3645°N 75.4033°E / 27.3645; 75.4033
Website
https://khatu-shyam.in/

The Khatu Shyam Temple is a Hindu temple located in Khatoo town in the Sikar district of Rajasthan. It is a pilgrimage site dedicated to the worship of Khatu Shyam, a divine figure believed to be a manifestation of Barbarika, a character from the Indian epic Mahabharata. The temple is one of the most revered religious sites in Rajasthan, attracting millions of devotees annually, particularly during the Phalgun Mela, a festival held in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February–March).