Khatu Shyam Baba Birthday 2024 : Baba Khatu Shyam Ji is considered to be the god of Kalyug. He is called the support of the loser. It is believed that whoever goes to his door after losing, Baba gives him victory. Khatu Shyam Ji's birthday is celebrated every year on the day of Gyaras i.e. Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. However, some people celebrate Baba's birthday in Gyaras Tithi during Phalgun month. Khatu Baba's birthday is celebrated with great enthusiasm and pomp nationwide. Baba's devotees wait for Baba's birthday throughout the year. In such a situation, let us know when Khatu Shyam Ji's birthday will be celebrated in the month of Kartik.

When is Khatu Shyam Ji's birthday (When is Khatu Shyam Ji's birthday in 2024)

Khatu Shyam Ji's birthday is celebrated every year on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Dev Uthani Ekadashi fast is also observed on this day. This year Khatu Shyam Ji's birthday will be celebrated on 12 November 2024.

Mantra of Baba Khatu Shyam Ji (Khatu Shyam Mantra)

• Om Shyam Devay Barbarikay Haraye Paramatmane. Pranath kleshnashay suhurdayay namo namah.
• Om Morvi Nandanaya Vid Mahe Shyam Devay Dhimahi Tanno Barbarik Prachodayat.
• Om Shyam Sharanam Mamah
• Om Khatunathay Namah

How Barbarik became Khatu Shyam

The real name of Khatu Shyam Baba was Barbarik. Baba Shyam is believed to be related to the Mahabharata period. Barbarik was the son of Ghatotkach, the son of Bhima, and the grandson of the Pandavas. Barbarik became a great archer through his sadhana. Due to the blessings of his mother Maurvi, he was very sharp since childhood. When the Mahabharata war started, Barbarik also wished to see and participate in this war, but his mother had promised him that he would support only the side that was losing the war. He proceeded towards the battlefield to obey his mother's orders. Lord Krishna knew all these things. He knew that if Barbarik fought on the side of the Kauravas, the defeat of the Pandavas was certain, so Krishna took the form of a saint and asked Barbarik for his head in donation. Barbaric easily donated his head. Seeing Barbarik's sacrifice, Lord Krishna gave him his name Shyam. Since then Barbarik came to be known as Khatu Shyam.

How is Khatu Shyam Ji's birthday celebrated?

Baba Khatu Shyam Ji's birthday is celebrated with great pomp throughout the country, but his birthday is celebrated very specially in Khatu city. On the day of Baba's birthday, the temple is decorated with flowers and Baba's idol is also dressed in very beautiful clothes. On this day, a fair is organized in Khatu city. On this day, a cake in the name of Baba is also cut and slogans of Shyam Baba Ki Jai, Khatu Naresh Ki Jai, and Hare Ke Sahare Ka Jai ​​reverberate. Along with this, a grand aarti is also performed.