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खाटू श्याम
Khatu Shyam Ji
Barbarika · Haare ka Sahara
ॐ
Mantra
जय श्री श्याम
Victory to Shri Shyam.
Story & significance
Barbarika, grandson of Bhima, could end the Mahabharata war with three arrows. When Krishna asked for his head in charity he gave it gladly, and was blessed to be worshipped in Kali Yuga as Shyam — the support of the defeated.
- Vahana (mount)
- Blue horse (Leela)
Three arrowsBow
Sacred temples
- Khatu Shyam Temple, Sikar, Rajasthan