Decisions to prevent heat-related deaths
A news has come out regarding the darshan of Shyam Baba in Khatushyamji located on Bikaner National Highway No. 11 between Jaipur and Sikar. According to the temple committee, the doors of Shyambaba temple will remain closed in the afternoon for the next 5 days. The temple committee has informed that the doors of Shyam Baba temple will remain closed from 1 pm to 4 pm for 5 days. And this decision has been taken to prevent deaths due to heat and heat wave in Rajasthan.
Only go when the doors are open
This arrangement will be in place from Monday, May 27 to Friday, May 31, 2024. Devotees will be able to visit here on Saturday, Sunday and Ekadashi and Dwadashi of Shukla Paksha. The committee has appealed to the devotees to come for darshan only after the temple doors open.
General Darshan Timings at Shyam Baba Temple
Talking about the time of darshan in Khatu Shyam temple, according to the information given on www.khatu shyam mandir.com, the time for darshan in winter is from 5:30 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm. In summer season, the time is from 4:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Meaning you will not be able to have darshan between 1 pm to 4 pm, in the rest of the time devotees can go for darshan of Khatu Shyam temple.
Information about the temple
Khatushyam Mandir Samiti said that the temple has been constructed using lime mortar, tiles, marbles and rare stones. Khatu Shyam Ji has been installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The walls of the temple are decorated with gold layers. The entrance and exit gates are made of marble.
How to reach Khatu Shyam?
By car: The easiest and most convenient option is to travel by car from Delhi to Khatu Shyam Salasar. The journey is approximately 260 km long and takes 6 hours to complete. You can drive yourself or take a cab.
by bus: Taking a bus is also a great option to reach Khatu Shyam Salasar on a low budget. Every day, several bus services, both public and private, run between Delhi and Khatu.
By flight: If you are coming by air, then you will have to reach the nearest airport i.e. Jaipur International Airport which is located at a distance of about 100 kilometers from here. From here you will get a bus or taxi.