How to Reach Khatu Shyam TempleBy Road: Haryana Roadways, DTC and Rajasthan Roadways buses ply daily from Delhi to Khatu and vice-versa. It is approximately 300 km from Delhi to Khatu. Buses pass through Manesar, Kharuheda, Bahror, Kotpuli, Shahpura, Ajitgarh, Chandwaji, Deorala, Choumu, Shri Madhopur, Ringas while traveling from Delhi to Khatu. By Train: The nearest railway station to Khatu Shyam Temple is at Reengus. All trains plying on the Delhi route will pass through Reengus. By Air: The nearest airport to Khatu Shyam Temple is at Jaipur, approximately 80 km from the temple. One can board a taxi or a bus to reach the desired destination.Important Festivals in Khatu Shyam TempleSince Barbarika is named Shyam, or alternative to Krishna, the festivals celebrated in Khatu Shyam Temple mix Krishna's mischievous nature. Festivals like Janmaastami, Holi, Jhool Jhulani Ekadashi and Vasanta Panchami are celebrated righteously in the temple. The main attraction of the temple is the 'Phalguna Mela'. Apart from festivals, Khatu Shyam is worshiped with aarti five times a day. The five aarti are: 1) As soon as the temple is opened early in the morning, “Mangala Aarti” is performed. 2) Once the Khatu Shyam idol is fully decorated and adorned, “Shringaar Aarti” is performed. 3) At noon, 'Bhog Aarti' is performed to the lord and prasad is distributed to the devotees.4) At sunset, 'Sandhya Aarti' is performed to the lord.5) Before closing the temple for the day, 'Sayana Aarti' is performed at night. During the performance of all these aarti, the two songs "Shri Shyam Aarti" and "Shri Shyam Vinati" are sung for the lord. Shukla Ekadashi and Shukla Dwadashi: The 11th and 12th days of brightness ha ...... middle of paper ......ernment assists in law enforcement at the mela.Temple Administration and FacilitiesKhatu Shyam Temple is governed by a public trust with registration number “3 /86”. It has seven members. It offers many Kharmashalas or charitable lodges for the convenience of tourists and devotees. The temple is open to the public at the following times: • from 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on winter days. This falls between the 1st day of Ashvin bahula and the 15th Chaitra shuddha according to the Hindu calendar. • From 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on summer days. This falls between the 1st day of Vaishakha bahula and the 15th of Bhadrapada shuddha. The temple is open to the public 24 hours a day on all four days of Phalguna Mela. Moreover, as mentioned earlier, it remains open 24 hours a day on the 11th day of the half-luminous month or Shukla Paksha Ekadashi according to the Hindu calendar..