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News Topical, Digital Desk : The glory of Khatu Shyam Dham is spread far and wide. This Dham is located in Sikar district of Rajasthan. It is dedicated to Shyam Baba i.e. Barbarik, one of the main characters of Mahabharata, to whom Lord Krishna gave the boon of being worshipped by his name 'Shyam' in Kaliyug. The mystery of the change in color of the idol of Khatu Shyam Ji has always been a topic of discussion among the devotees, so let's know the reason why it is so?
The secret of changing color (Khatu Shyam Color Change Reason)
The change in colour of the idol of Khatu Shyam is not due to any natural or supernatural event, but is a part of the tradition and decoration of the temple. Actually, this change in colour of Shyam Baba happens on the basis of Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha.
dark fortnight
According to the traditions, when Krishna Paksha comes, the idol of Khatu Shyam is decorated in Shyam Varna i.e. dark colour. During this time, he is decorated with sandalwood and other special materials, due to which a glimpse of yellow colour is seen in the idol, which makes Baba's dark form look even more divine.
Darker fortnight
It is said that when the Shukla Paksha arrives, Baba Shyam is prepared in the form of Shaligram. Due to this, a glimpse of black color is seen in his form. On the day of Amavasya, Baba is anointed with various types of liquids, due to which the idol appears in its original form. This black color is a symbol of his divinity.
This is a mystery for the devotees
According to religious beliefs, the idol of Khatu Shyam Ji appears in Shyam Varn (yellow) form for 23 days in a month and in Shaligram (black) form for 7 days. This color change may be a mystery for the devotees, but it is a part of the centuries-old tradition of the temple. Through this tradition, Baba is decorated in different forms, which also shows his leelas.
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