Khema Baba Temple
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| Khema Baba Temple | |
|---|---|
 Idol of Khema Baba with his wife Veera Devi at temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Barmer |
| Deity | Khema Baba |
| Festivals | Khema Baba Mela |
| Location | |
| Location | Baytu |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
  Location in Rajasthan  Location in India | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°53′31″N 71°46′15″E / 25.89207818255329°N 71.77079243318462°E |
Khema Baba Temple[1] (Hindi: खेमा बाबा मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to folk deity, Lord Sidh Shree Khema Baba[2] [3] located near a sand dune, in Baytu, Barmer District of Rajasthan at Latitude 25.89201°N and Longitude 71.77074°E. It is 48 km (30 mi) from Barmer District. It is situated at a distance of 800m from Railway station and Govt bus stand Baytu.
Khema Baba was a social reformer born in village Baytu Bhopji in Baytu. He was a revered person in Rajasthan as well as in Gujarat. This temple in Baytu headquarter to commemorate him. Fairs are organized every year on magha sudi 9 and bhadrapada sudi 9, in which thousands of people take part from different Region of marwar and around.[4]
Renovation
[edit]Beginning in October 2020, renovations to the temple are underway, and as of December 2022, work is still being done.[5] The Samadhi Sthal of Khema Baba is the foundation for the temple.[4]
Panorama
[edit]In March 2024, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced the construction of a panorama dedicated to Khema Baba in Baytu, Balotra. This initiative, part of a larger effort to preserve the state’s cultural heritage, aims to educate the youth about Rajasthan's historical roots and values.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "लोक देवता खेमा बाबा के मेले में उमड़ा आस्था का सैलाब". Patrika. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ Patel, BudhaRam (14 September 2022). "लोकदेवता सिद्ध श्री खेमा बाबा का जीवन-परिचय | Siddha Shree Khema Baba Jivani Biography Hindi".
- ^ "सीएम ने 1.50 करोड़ जारी कर खेमा बाबा पैनोरमा का किया शिलान्यास". Bhaskar. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ a b "आपाणो राजस्थान". www.aapanorajasthan.org. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ "बायतु में खेमाबाबा मंदिर के जीर्णोद्धार का कार्य शुरू | Work of renovation of Khemababa temple started in Baytu". Patrika News (in Hindi). 26 October 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ "Rajasthan CM announces multiple cultural, heritage projects". The Print. March 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
External links
[edit]- "सिद्धपुरुष खेमा बाबा". आपणो राजस्थान. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- "Khema Baba's fair in Baytoo | बायतु : खेमा बाबा का भरपूर मेला भरा | Patrika News". patrika.com. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- Khema Baba Temple Baytu
- "पश्चिमी राजस्थान में 3.50करोड़ की लागत से बना लोक देवता खेमा बाबा का मंदिर, सांपों के देवता से हैं प्रसिद्ध|Zee News". zeenews.india.com. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
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