Introduction After taking the darshan at the Khatu temple , I was in the village of my granny, Jhunjhunu. As soon as I step in the Rani Sati Temple complex, it’s not long before the ambience of royal splendor grips me. Situated around 175 Km from Jaipur and 100 kms ahead of Khatu , we reached Jhunjhunu in about 2 hrs. [ The imposing entrance to the Rani Sati T…
Read moreMarkets [ Beautifully decorated idol of Lord Krishna with His beloved, Radharani ] Since the Khatu Shyam Temple is related to Lord Krishna, the markets here (just like Dakor ) are full of shops selling beautifully dressed up Krishna idols which are a delight to the eyes for all the devotees of Lord Krishna. Where to Eat in Khatu After taking the darshan of Kha…
Read moreKhatu Shyamji Temple is an important pilgrim centre of Rajasthan. And we visit it almost every time we travel here. Be it the hot summers or the chilly winters, the temple witnesses a steady stream of devotees the year round, but their number almost doubles up during the annual 3 day Khatu fair starting from Phalgun Sudi Dashmi till Dwadashi (in the month of F…
Read moreIt’s close to 7 am. I wipe my sleepy eyes and peep out of the train window. The city of Mumbai is far behind me. Rugged, rocky terrain with sand dunes adorning the landscape, the view outside tells me I am very near to my destination. Well, where am I headed?? [ Sand Dunes with Rugged terrain - View from the train ] The land of valiance and chivalry, deserts with…
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