Latest updates regarding Khatu Shyam ji’s temple
Key Recent Updates
- The temple has introduced a weekly closure period: every Saturday 10 PM to Sunday 5 AM, the temple doors will remain closed. This is meant for staff rest, cleaning and better management of crowds. ABP Live+2Navbharat Times+2
- The temple will be closed for a 19-hour special ritual from 10 PM on 25 Sept to 5 PM on 26 Sept 2025. Devotees have been asked to plan their visit accordingly. The Times of India
- For the upcoming annual fair (birth-anniversary of Baba Shyam) from 1 Nov 2025, the district administration is making heavy security arrangements: ~2,600 personnel (police, home guards, private security) and drones for monitoring. The Times of India
- The temple has launched a social welfare initiative: distributing monthly nutrition food-kits to about 1,700 government-registered TB-patients’ families in the Sikar district, in collaboration with the health department. The Times of India
- A serious road-accident involving devotees returning from the temple: 11 people killed (including children) when their pickup vehicle collided with a truck/trailer on Dausa-Manoharpur highway. The Times of India+1
- Incident of unrest: A video surfaced showing shopkeepers near the temple allegedly beating devotees who had taken shelter during rain. Four arrests were made. India TV News+1
⚠️ Important Visit / Pilgrimage Tips
- Avoid trying to visit during the closure period (Sat night to Sun early morning) because the temple will be shut.
- Check the timing carefully if you are visiting around special rituals (e.g., the 19-hour closure mentioned) — your darshan plan might be disrupted.
- During the upcoming fair in early Nov, expect very large crowds, heavy security, possible traffic diversions and long queues. Plan ahead.
- Be cautious about staying or shopping near the temple when rain or heavy crowds occur — the incident of conflict with shopkeepers shows that local dynamics can be tense.
- If travelling by road, follow safe travel practices especially during return journeys from the temple — the road accident reminds us of real risks.
- For accommodation and darshan arrangements: book early for fair days, and allow plenty of time to park/travel because higher influx will slow things down.