Gajab MereKhatu Wale
‖ the wondrous splendour of Baba of Khatu ‖
"Gajab mere Khatu wale, gajab thaare thaath niraale" — a line now on every Shyam devotee’s lips. Kanhaiya Mittal’s bhajan is a singular hymn to Baba’s wondrous glory.
"Gajab Mere Khatu Wale" is one of the most famous of the modern Shyam bhajans. Its lines are such that they stay in the memory on first hearing — and the devotee is drawn to sing them again and again.
Kanhaiya Mittal presents this bhajan as the main attraction of his mela kirtans. His singing is full of energy, uplifting, and steeped in the colour of devotion.
Gajab Mere Khatu Wale
Romanized so you can follow and sing along.
Refrain
Gajab mere Khatu wale,
Gajab thaare thaath niraale.
Darshan kar ke Baba ka,
Khush ho jaate sab aane waale.
1 Jo bhi aaye tere dar pe,
Jhoom-jhoom ke jaaye ghar pe.
Khaali haath koi na laute,
Teri kripa har dil mein base.
2 Phoolon se saji teri pratima,
Bhakton ka tu hi garima.
Marwari, Rajasthani, Uttar Bharat,
Sab ko hai tu hi aaraadhya.
Watch the bhajan
Kanhaiya Mittal’s official version.
The word "gajab" in Hindi is used for the astonishing, the wondrous, the singular. "Gajab mere Khatu wale" — my Baba of Khatu is wondrous!
"Thaath niraale" means your splendour, your majesty, your court is the most unique of all. It is the voicing of the feeling a devotee has on first reaching Khatu and beholding the splendour of Baba’s court.
The sweetness and simplicity of the bhajan have made it the "new anthem" of Shyam devotion. From jagrans to car playlists, it is heard everywhere today.
When it is sung
Jagran, mela kirtan, travel songs and daily devotion — every occasion. The representative bhajan of modern devotional music.
Singers
Kanhaiya Mittal — official version. It is a central piece in his concerts, studio recordings and live performances.
Original Hindi lyrics
गजब मेरे खाटू वाले
The full Hindi page carries the original Devanagari lyrics, the complete meaning and the video.
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Who sings "Gajab Mere Khatu Wale"?
The official and most popular version is by Kanhaiya Mittal.
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What does "gajab thaare thaath niraale" mean?
It means "your splendour is wondrous and unique" — the devotee’s awe at the majesty of Baba’s court at Khatu.
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