On Dev Uthani Ekadashi, Huge celebration of Khatu Shyam Baba’s birthday. This day is very important to many people because it brings hope and devotion. It also marks the time when Lord Vishnu wakes up after resting for 4 months. On this holy day, people come to Khatu Shyam Mandir in Khatu, Sikar to give Baba roses, peacock feathers, and cake. Baba is the Kaliyuga avatar of Lord Krishna. Take part in this special offering and ask for blessings for a child, wealth, and a happy marriage.
Plans are well underway to celebrate Baba Shyam’s birthday at the Khatushyamji temple in Sikar district, Rajasthan. The celebration will be grand on Devuthani Ekadashi, which falls on November 1. Additionally, the annual Baba Shyam’s Kartik Mela festival began three days before, October 30, and will continue until November 1.
- Kartik Mahotsav, celebrating Baba Khatushyam’s birth anniversary, is taking place from October 10th to the 30th of November 2nd.
- Flowers from Delhi, Bengaluru, and other locations will adorn the temple.
- Baba Shyam will appear in his child form.
- Devotees can see Shrinathji and Baba Shyam at the main gate.
- Darshan will be available till 10 PM.
- Strong security measures with 600 police personnel and CCTV surveillance.
- Authorities have banned fireworks, women’s entry into Shyam Kund, and glass bottle perfume sales.
Who is Khatu Shyam?
In Hindu mythology, Khatu Shyam is a figure connected to Barbarika, the son of Ghatothkach. The story of Khatu Shyam begins with the Mahabharata and has been passed down through generations. Khatu Shyamji is also known as Shyam Baba. It is said that Khatu Shyam was the grandson of the brave prince Bhima, who was one of the Pandava brothers.
Barbarika dedicated his life to Lord Krishna, and in return, Lord Krishna granted him a special blessing. In modern times, people worship him in this form.
Before the Kurukshetra war, Lord Krishna stopped Barbarika to ensure the Pandavas could win. The celebration of Khatu Shyam birthday in 2025 will be a grand event.
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Khatu Shyam Birthday 2025 Date and Tithi:
| Janmotsav Dates | 1st November 2025 20th November 2026 |
| Tithi | Tithi |
| Months | November |
| Birthday | Khatu Shyam Ji |
- The Bhandara festival represents spiritual richness and plenty.
- During Navratri, worshippers honor the deity and participate in traditional dance and music events.
- In Nishan Yatra, devotees carry a holy flag to the Khatu Shyam temple. They can either walk or drive while singing hymns and performing traditional dances.
Upcoming Khatu Shyam Ji Ekadashi Dates 2025
| Ekadashi | Dates |
| Paush Putrada Ekadashi | 10 January 2025 |
| Shattila Ekadashi | 25 January 2025 |
| Jaya Ekadashi | 8 February 2025 |
| Vijaya Ekadashi | 24 February 2025 |
| Amalaki Ekadashi | 10 March 2025 |
| Papmochani Ekadashi | 25 March 2025 |
| Kamada Ekadashi | 8 April 2024 |
| Baruthini Ekadashi | 24 April 2025 |
| Mohini Ekadashi | 8 May 2025 |
| Apara Ekadashi | 23 May 2025 |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | 6 June 2025 |
| Vaishnava Nirjala Ekadashi | 7 June 2025 |
| Yogini Ekadashi | 21 June 2025 |
| Gauna Yogini Ekadashi | 22 June 2025 |
| Devshayani Ekadashi | 6 July 2025 |
| Kamika Ekadashi | 21 July 2025 |
| Shravan Putrada Ekadashi | 5 August 2025 |
| Aja Ekadashi | 19 August 2025 |
| Parivartini Ekadashi | 3 September 2025 |
| Indira Ekadashi | 17 September 2025 |
| Papankusha Ekadashi | 3 October 2025 |
| Rama Ekadashi | 17 October 2025 |
| Devuthani Ekadashi | 1 November 2025 |
| Utpana Ekadashi | 15 November 2025 |
| Mokshada Ekadashi | 1 December 2025 |
| Saphala Ekadashi | 15 December 2025 |
| Pausha Putrada Ekadashi | 30 December 2025 |
