Lord Khatushyamji is a Hindu god who is venerated, especially in western India. He is also referred to as Barbarika. As per Hindu mythology, Khatushyamji is believed to be the avatar of the son of Ghatotkacha, Barbarika. It is assumed that worshippers who say his name from the bottom of their hearts are blessed with good fortune and have their troubles eliminated if they do it with sincere devoutness.
Khatushyamji is believed to be the Deva of the Kaliyuga. It is said that the Hindu deity has obtained a boon from Lord Krishna that he would be revered by Krishna’s own name (Shyam) and worshipped in that way. In Rajasthan, he is venerated as Khatushyamji and in Gujarat, he is renowned as Baliyadev who was believed to have been sacrificed before the Mahabharata battle to assure the victory of his grandfathers, the Pandavas. To honor his sacrifice, he was sanctified by a boon presented by Krishna. Among other names, he is also referred to as Barbarika. This Hindu deity is immensely revered in Rajasthan, especially in western India.
