Khatu ShyamJi Mela: Devotees Flock to Phalguni Lakhi Mela, India's Culture on Display

• Khatu Dham hosts the eight-day Phalguni Mela of Baba Shyam, drawing devotees from across India and abroad.
• Pilgrims travel long distances, forming continuous queues from Ringas to Khatu for a glimpse of Baba Shyam.
• The fair showcases a vibrant amalgamation of Indian cultures, with diverse attires and languages uniting devotees.
• On Ekadashi, Baba Shyam embarks on an annual town procession in a darshan chariot, visiting devotees unable to reach the temple.
• Special adornments, a Chhappan Bhog (56 offerings), and a Rath Yatra are highlights of the Ekadashi celebrations.