Planning to visit Shree Khatu Shyam Ji in 2025? This guide covers everything you need to know about booking your visit, VIP tickets, temple timings, and more to make your spiritual journey smooth and meaningful.
Located in the beautiful village of Khatu in Rajasthan’s Sikar district, the Shree Khatu Shyam Ji temple is one of North India’s most loved holy places. The temple is dedicated to Khatu Shyam Baba (a form of Barbarika) and attracts more than two lakh visitors every week, with even more people coming during festivals.
According to Hindu stories, Khatu Shyam Ji is believed to be the rebirth of Barbarika, the grandson of Bhima from the Mahabharata. Lord Krishna gave Barbarika a blessing that in Kaliyuga (our current age), he would be worshipped by the name of Shyam. After his head was cut off and buried in Khatu town as Lord Krishna instructed, the place became holy as Khatu Shyam Baba’s home.
The temple’s history goes back to 1027 AD when the first building was made by Roop Singh Chauhan and his wife Narmada Kanwar. Later in 1720 AD, big improvements were made by Abhay Singh, the chief minister of the ruler of Marwar, making the temple more beautiful while keeping its spiritual feel.
Today, the temple draws devotees from all over India and beyond, so it’s important to plan your visit carefully for the best experience.
Shree Khatu Shyam Temple opens daily for darshan from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. However, the timings for morning and evening darshan are different, as shown below
Events | Morning Timings | Evening Timings |
Mangla Aarti | 5:00 AM – 5:30 AM | Not available |
Shringar Aarti | 6:15 AM – 7:00 AM | Not available |
Temple Opening | 5:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
General Darshan | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
Bhog Aarti | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Not available |
Sandhya Aarti | Not available | 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
Shayan Aarti | Not available | 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
Temple Closing | 12:30 PM | 10:00 PM |
Things to remember:
Type of Darshan | Price (INR) | Features |
General Darshan | Free | Regular line entry |
Special Entry | ₹50 | Shorter waiting time |
VIP Darshan | ₹100 | Priority entry, shorter line |
Special Entry Darshan | ₹300 | Less waiting, more time for darshan |
Tatkal Darshan | ₹150 | Same-day booking, faster entry |
Foreigner Darshan | ₹500 | Special help, priority access |
Many websites talk about online or offline booking for Khatu Shyam Ji darshan — but as of now, there is no official online or offline registration system in place for daily darshan. The temple currently allows free, walk-in darshan for all devotees.
That said, here’s what you should know:
Despite what many sites claim, there is no active online booking or registration system at www.shrishyammandir.com or anywhere else. If this changes, the temple will officially announce it on their website or at the premises.
You do not need to pay or register in advance for general darshan. Be cautious of third-party websites or agents claiming to provide tickets — they are often unofficial and unreliable.
Currently, Khatu Shyam Ji temple follows a first-come, first-served basis. You simply have to:
No ticket or slip is required.
At times like Phalgun Mela, Janmashtami, or Ekadashi, the temple may introduce temporary arrangements such as token systems or special entry lanes for crowd control. These are announced locally or on the temple noticeboard — not online.
If you’re planning a visit during such events:
If the temple introduces online booking in the future (as it briefly did during COVID), the best place to check is: 👉 Official Temple Website – shrishyammandir.com
👉 Youtube Channel Link
👉 Temple noticeboards
The Khatu Shyam Ji temple gets extremely crowded during major festivals, especially during the Phalguna Mela (February-March) and other special occasions. The temple makes extra arrangements during these times to handle the large number of visitors.
During these festivals, it’s best to book your darshan well in advance and keep checking for any special announcements from the temple.
By Air: The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, about 80 km from Khatu. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to reach the temple.
By Train: Ringas Junction (17 km) is the closest train station to Khatu. Other nearby stations include Sikar (38 km) and Jaipur Junction (86 km). Regular taxis and buses connect these stations to Khatu.
By Road: Khatu is well-connected by road to major cities in Rajasthan:
Visiting Shree Khatu Shyam Ji’s holy place can be a deeply rewarding spiritual experience when planned well. Whether you choose online booking for ease or prefer the traditional offline registration, knowing about the different darshan options, temple timings, and special arrangements will help make your pilgrimage smooth and meaningful.
Remember that beyond all the planning and arrangements, the true meaning of visiting Khatu Shyam Baba is to approach with devotion and an open heart. May your darshan in 2025 bring you peace, fulfillment, and spiritual growth.
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