1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not continue to use this website. Your continued use of the website following any changes to these terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

These Terms and Conditions were last updated in March 2025. We reserve the right to modify them at any time without prior notice.

2 Nature of This Website

This website is created and maintained as a free, non-commercial informational resource for devotees, pilgrims, tourists, and anyone interested in learning about Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple in Khatu, Sikar, Rajasthan, India.

The website provides the following types of content:

• General information about the temple's history, significance, and architecture
• Darshan timings and aarti schedules (sourced from publicly available information)
• Festival and event information based on the Hindu religious calendar
• Travel guidance including directions, transport options, and nearby accommodation
• General information about the town of Khatu and nearby attractions
• Devotional and cultural information about Baba Shyam and the legend of Barbarika

3 No Official Affiliation

This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, operated by, or connected to any of the following entities:

• Shri Shyam Mandir Committee, Khatu (the official temple trust)
• The Government of Rajasthan or any state government authority
• The Archaeological Survey of India or any heritage body
• Any religious organisation, sampradaya, or sect
• Any political party or organisation
• The Sikar District Administration or Gram Panchayat of Khatu

The name "Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple" used on this website refers to the actual temple and is used purely in a descriptive and informational context. No ownership, authority, or official representation over the temple or its management is claimed.

The Shri Shyam Mandir Committee's official communications, announcements, and decisions take complete precedence over any information published on this website. In case of any discrepancy, the official temple committee's position is authoritative.

4 No Religious Services Provided

This website does not provide, arrange, facilitate, or intermediary any religious services of any kind. Specifically, the following are not available through this website:

• Puja or aarti bookings — special puja arrangements must be made directly with the temple
• Prasad ordering or delivery — prasad from Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple cannot be ordered online through this website
• Donation processing — we do not collect donations on behalf of the temple. All donations must be made directly to the temple trust at the temple premises or through the official temple committee
• Darshan slot reservations — we do not manage any queue management or advance darshan booking system
• Accommodation booking — we do not operate or book dharamshalas, hotels, or any accommodation
• Religious guidance or spiritual counselling — this website does not provide religious advice, interpretation of scriptures, or spiritual guidance
• Certificates or religious documents — this website does not issue any official temple certificates, pilgrim receipts, or religious documentation

5 Accuracy of Information

We make every reasonable effort to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate, complete, and up to date. However, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or completeness of any information, and the following limitations apply:

• Darshan timings may be changed at any time by the temple committee without notice. Always verify timings directly with the temple before visiting, especially during festivals and special occasions
• Festival dates are based on the Hindu lunar calendar and may vary by one or two days from year to year. Exact dates should be confirmed with the temple or a reliable Panchang
• Historical and religious information is presented based on widely known traditions and publicly available sources. Variations in regional traditions and religious interpretations may exist
• Contact details, prices, and travel information may change over time. We recommend independently verifying all practical travel information before your visit

The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information contained on it.

6 Intellectual Property

All original content created for this website — including written text, page layouts, design elements, CSS code, and graphic artwork — is protected by copyright and remains the intellectual property of this website's creators.

6.1 Content You May Use

• You may share links to pages on this website on social media, messaging platforms, or other websites
• You may print pages for your own personal, non-commercial use
• Short quotations (up to 50 words) with clear attribution and a link back to the source page are permitted

6.2 Content You May Not Use

• Reproducing substantial portions of this website's text on another website without written permission
• Using our design, layout, or code as the basis for another website
• Presenting our content as your own or removing attribution
• Commercial exploitation of any content from this website

6.3 Third-Party Content

Some content on this website — such as historical information about the temple, religious texts, and festival descriptions — draws on facts and traditions that are part of the public domain. We do not claim ownership over traditional religious knowledge, mythology, or historical facts.

7 Advertising

This website displays third-party advertisements through the Google AdSense programme to help fund the operational costs of maintaining this free informational resource. The following terms apply to advertising on this website:

• We do not personally select, review, or endorse the content of individual advertisements displayed on this website
• Advertisements are served automatically by Google based on page content and visitor interests
• We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or quality of products or services advertised
• Clicking on an advertisement will take you to a third-party website. We are not responsible for the content or practices of those websites
• Revenue generated from advertising is used solely to maintain and improve this website

For full details on how Google uses data for advertising on this website, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

8 User Conduct

By using this website, you agree that you will not:

• Use this website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, server, or database
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising, spam, or promotional material
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person, entity, or the temple
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website or servers
• Harvest, collect, or store personal information about other users of the website
• Reproduce substantial content from this website and publish it elsewhere without permission
• Use automated bots, scrapers, or crawlers to extract large amounts of data from this website

9 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its creators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this website
• Any inaccuracy or error in information published on this website
• Any decision you make based on information found on this website (including travel plans, pilgrimage timing, or temple visit arrangements)
• Any loss or damage resulting from reliance on darshan timings, festival dates, or other temple information that has since changed
• Content on third-party websites linked from this website
• Advertisements displayed on this website or products/services purchased through those advertisements

10 External Links

This website contains links to external websites, including government tourism portals, travel information websites, mapping services, and other resources. These links are provided for convenience and to help visitors access additional useful information.

We do not control the content, policies, or practices of any external website and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of service. Linking to an external website does not imply our endorsement of that website or its content.

External links on this website are regularly reviewed, but we cannot guarantee that all links remain active and point to appropriate content at all times.

11 Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Rajasthan, India.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12 Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. The "Last updated" date shown in the sidebar reflects when these terms were most recently revised.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the website after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13 Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: