Khatu Shyam Ji Murti, Charan and Pyrite Frame

Khatu Shyam Ji pieces on this page

• Lord Khatu Shyam Ji brass idol, a standing piece.
• Khatu Shyam Ji charan, shown as a pair.
• Baba Shyam Ji on a raw pyrite frame.

Decide between a standing piece and a frame first, then compare the size and finish on the product page.

All three pieces show the same deity in different formats, so pick the one that fits your puja room.

Who is Khatu Shyam Ji

Devotees know Khatu Shyam Ji as Baba Shyam. In popular tradition he is identified with Barbarika, a warrior of the Mahabharata. He is worshipped by the name Shyam, which is also a name of Lord Krishna.

His main temple is in Khatu, Rajasthan, and many devotees travel there. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with the temple administration.

Choosing and placing a Khatu Shyam Ji murti

Compare the size and finish of each piece. A brass idol is a standing piece and a frame is displayed differently, so choose the format that fits your puja room.

For the charan, check the dimensions to understand the scale of the pair. Many families place an idol of Baba Shyam in the home mandir and light a lamp before it.

Wipe brass gently with a soft dry cloth, and follow the care information on each product page.

Chanting and bhajans

Devotees commonly call out Jai Shree Shyam and sing Shyam bhajans. Many also recite a Khatu Shyam mantra given by their family priest or guru.

This page does not prescribe a mantra, so follow your own tradition. For other deities, see Lord Krishna, Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganesha.

Many families keep it simple: a lamp, a short prayer and a bhajan.