KhatuShyam Mela: The Secret of Surajgarh's 'White Flag' and the Miracle that Scared British Rule

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News18•27-02-2026, 05:12
KhatuShyam Mela: The Secret of Surajgarh's 'White Flag' and the Miracle that Scared British Rule
- •Khatu Dham in Sikar, Rajasthan, is hosting the Phalguna Lakkhi Mela, drawing millions of devotees.
- •The fair culminates on February 28 (Dwadashi) with the arrival of the sacred 'Nishan' (flag) from Surajgarh.
- •The Surajgarh Nishan is a special white flag with Baba's blue horse, carried 152 km on foot by devotees, including women with burning 'sigri' on their heads.
- •This 377-year-old flag is linked to a miracle where it opened the temple's locks during British rule, leading to the British bowing down.
- •Only the Surajgarh white flag is hoisted on the temple's main spire, symbolizing a unique bond and flying year-round.
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