Khema Baba Temple
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| Khema Baba Temple | |
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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 |
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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 | edit source]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 | edit source]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]
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External links
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- Khema Baba Temple Baytu
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