spirituality
The famous temple of Lord Shyam is in Khatu, Rajasthan. He is called the support of the defeated, meaning he supports those who are disappointed.
According to the Mahabharata, Lord Shyam (Barbarika) is the son of Ghatotkacha & grandson of Bhima. Due to his immense powers, Lord Krishna restricted him from war.
Lord Krishna asked Barbarika for his head as a donation, and Barbarika willingly severed it and offered it to him. He is thus known as Sheesh Daani.
Impressed by Barbarika's generosity, Lord Krishna blessed him with the boon that in Kaliyuga, he would be worshipped as "Shyam." Thus, Barbarika is revered by this name.
Every year, Lord Shyam's birthday is celebrated on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. It is believed that on this date, the head of Lord Shyam appeared in Khatu.
This year, Kartik Shukla Ekadashi falls on Tuesday, November 12th. It is called Devuthani Ekadashi.