खाटू श्याम मंदिर भारतीय राज्य राजस्थान के सीकर जिले में सीकर शहर से सिर्फ 43 किमी दूर खाटू गांव में एक हिंदू मंदिर है। यह देवता कृष्ण और बर्बरीक की पूजा करने के लिए एक तीर्थ स्थल है, जिन्हें अक्सर कुलदेवता के रूप में पूजा जाता है। भक्तों का मानना है कि मंदिर में बर्बरीक का असली सिर है, जो एक महान योद्धा थे, जिन्होंने कुरुक्षेत्र युद्ध के दौरान श्रीकृष्ण के कहने पर अपना सिर काटकर उन्हें गुरु दक्षिणा के रूप में अर्पित कर दिया था और बाद में श्री कृष्ण ने उन्हें श्याम नाम से पूजित होने का आशीर्वाद दिया।
Khatu Shyam Temple (Rajasthani/Hindi: खाटू श्याम मंदिर) is a Hindu temple in Khatoo village, just 43 km from Sikar City in the Sikar district of the Indian State of Rajasthan. It is a pilgrimage site for worshipping the deity Krishna and Barbarika who is often venerated as a Kuladevata. Devotees believe the temple houses the head of Barbarika or Khatu-shyam, a legendary warrior who sacrifices his head upon the request of Krishna during the antebellum of the Kurukshetra War.
arbarika in Mahabharata
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Barbarika was the grandson of Bhima, a prominent figure in the Mahabharata, and the son of Ghatotkacha. He was a formidable warrior known for his invincibility and was in possession of three powerful arrows that could guarantee victory in any battle. The three arrows had special powers: the first one would mark all the things Barbarika wanted to destroy, the second would mark all the things he wanted to save, and the third arrow would simply destroy the targets that had been marked.[1]
When Barbarik learned that his grandfathers had marched into battle against the Kaurava princes, he left home to observe the conflict. He assured his mother that he would only intervene on behalf of the side that was losing. Meanwhile, Krishna, disguised, was surveying all the warriors to find out how long each thought they would need to end the war if it were up to them. Bhishma estimated 20 days, Karna 24 days, Dronacharya 25 days, and Arjuna believed he could win in 28 days.
When Krishna asked Barbarik the same question, Barbarik claimed he could conclude the war in just a minute. His reasoning was that his arrows could swiftly identify and strike down the targets, ensuring the safety of his allies and defeating his enemies quickly. Krishna inquired which side Barbarik intended to support. Barbarik recalled the promise to his mother, assuming he would join the Pandavas, who had a smaller army compared to the Kauravas.
However, Krishna explained the paradox: Barbarik's presence would automatically tilt the balance, making his chosen side the victors. This would contradict his promise, as he would continually have to switch sides to keep his vow, ultimately leaving him as the last man standing. Distressed by the realization of his promise's consequences, Barbarik was puzzled. Krishna then presented a solution. According to tradition, the bravest warrior's head had to sanctify the battlefield. To prevent total destruction, Barbarik sacrificed his head for the cause, and the war commenced with his act of honor.
Barbarik's Head Found in Khatoo Village
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Many years after Kali Yuga started, the head was found buried in the village of Khatoo (Sikar district) in present-day Rajasthan. The location was obscured until well after the Kali Yuga period began. Then, on one occasion, milk started flowing spontaneously out of a cow's udder when she neared the burial spot. Amazed at this incident, the local villagers dug the place up and the buried head was revealed. The head was handed over to a Brahmin who worshipped it for many days, awaiting divine revelations as to what was to be done next. Roopsingh Chauhan, king of Khatu, then had a dream where he was inspired to build a temple and install the head therein. Subsequently, a temple was built and the idol was installed on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha (bright half) of the month of Phalgun.
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