Sikar is famous for the KHATU SHYAM JI TEMPLE where a huge number of devotees come from the entire Rajasthan and all parts of India.
Hotel Annpurna Regency is a facilitation guest arriving at Sikar to visit Khatu Shyam Temple (35 KM) and Salasar Balaji Dham Temple (60 KM). The hotel is conveniently located as a midpoint and guest can avoid crowded stays near the temple. Both places have very limited options of stay and it becomes very cumbersome to find good accommodation near the temple premises.
We have seen families getting unnecessarily harassed and spoiling their entire experience of visiting due to the high volume of visitors.
Hotel Annpurna Regency which is on the highway works as the best alternative, as the property is in the city and the temple is easily accessible by just a 45-minute drive.
Guest generally coming by own vehicle or by train opt to stay at Sikar and leaves for the temple as per the temple timings. The hotel team will also assist you with all the important information required to ensure a smooth visit.
Hotel Annpurna Regency attracts many guest due to Our Restaurant that offers pure vegetarian food, with a variety of Indian, Chinese, Continental and South Indian. We are rated as one of the best restaurants in Sikar.
THE STORY BEHIND KHATU SHYAM JI TEMPLE, RAJASTHAN
According to Hindu mythology, before the battle of Mahabharata began, the prowess of Barbarika was said to be unmatched. He had decided to favour the weaker side so he could remain just, a decision which would have resulted in the complete annihilation of both sides, leaving only Barbarika as the sole survivor. It is said that Shree Krishna, to avoid such devastating results, asked Barbarika for his head (sheesh daan), to which he readily agreed. Shree Krishna was extremely happy with the devotion shown to him, and by the great sacrifice of Barbarika that he granted him a boon, according to which Barbarika would be known by Krishna’s own name, Shyam Ji in the kaliyug (present times) and would be worshipped in his form.
THE AARTIS PERFORMED AT THE KHATU SHYAM MANDIR – Which is a must for disciples.
There are 5 aartis that are performed daily at the Khatu Shyam Ji mandir. The devotional ambience and the serenity brought forth by the chanting and the aarti is incomparable, and if you were to plan a visit to this beautiful temple, you should try to attend one of these aartis.
- Mangala Aarti: This is performed early in the morning when the temple opens its gates to the devotees.
- Shringaar Aarti: As the name suggests, this is the time when the Khatu Shyam Ji’s idol is grandly ornamented, accompanied by an aarti.
- Bhog Aarti: The third aarti of the day, it is performed at noon when bhog or prasadam is served to the lord.
- Sandhya Aarti: This aarti is performed in the evening, at the time of sunset.
- Sayana Aarti: Before the temple is closed for the night, sayana aarti is performed.
There are two special hymns that are chanted at all these times. These are the Shri Shyam Aarti and the Shri Shyam Vinati.
THE TIMINGS OF THE TEMPLE FOR KHATU SHYAM JI IN RAJASTHAN
Winters: The temple is open from 5.30 am to 1.00 pm and from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Summers: The temple is open from 4.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 4.00 pm to 10.00 pm.
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