Varahaswamy Temple
| Varahaswamy Temple, Tirumala | |
|---|---|
 View of Swami Pushkarni and Sri Bhu Varahaswami Temple (right corner),Tirumala | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tirupati district |
| Deity | Varaha(Vishnu) andBhudevi |
| Festivals | Varaha Jayanti,Vaikuntha Ekadashi, |
| Governing body | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams |
| Location | |
| Location | Tirupati |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°41′05.6″N79°20′51.9″E/ 13.684889°N 79.347750°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Elevation | 853 m (2,799 ft) |
| Website | |
| www | |
TheSri Varahaswamy Temple,also calledBhu Varahaswamy Temple,is aHindu templededicated to the godVaraha,situated at hill town ofTirumalainTirupati,located inTirupati districtofAndhra Pradeshstate,India.The temple is situated on the northern premises ofVenkateshvara Temple, Tirumala,on the north-west corner of Swami Pushkarini.[1][2]This temple is believed to be older than the Venkateshvara shrine.[3]
Religious significance[edit]
As per local Hindulegend,after savingthe earthfrom theasuraHiranyaksha,Vishnu's boaravatarVarahastayed on this hill on the northern bank of Swami Pushkarini. Hence Tirumala Hills is also referred to asAdi Varaha Kshetra.[2]In the beginning of the present YugaKali Yuga,Varaha donated land to another form of Vishnu -Venkateshvaraon his request. As a gratitude, Venkateshvara offered the right of first bell, puja andnaivedyam(food offering) to Varaha before they were offered to him. This is being followed as a tradition even today.[4]
Devotees are prescribed to havedarshana( "sight" ) of Varaha before Venkateshvara. It is believed that the pilgrimage to Tirumala will not be complete without having a darshana of Varaha.[4][1]
History[edit]
The temple was renovated by Pedda Tirumalacharya in the year 1535 CE.[5]
Administration[edit]
The temple is part ofTirumala Venkateshvara Templeand is being administered byTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
Architecture[edit]
The rock temple is situated in the Northern bank of Swami Pushkarini and is accessed from North Mada street of Venkateshvara Temple.[1][2]
Ritual practices[edit]
Daily rituals are held as per theVaikhanasaAgama. The Chakrasnanam event during annualbrahmotsavams,Vaikuntha Ekadashi, and Rathasaptami, are held in the mukha mandapa of Varahaswamy Temple.[6]Varaha Jayanti is also celebrated.[1][2]
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References[edit]
- ^abcd"Tirumala Brahmotsavams conclude with 'Chakrasnanam'".The Times of India.1 September 2011.Retrieved15 December2017.
- ^abcd"'Varaha jayanti' today ".The Hindu.4 September 2016.Retrieved15 December2017.
- ^Balaji-Venkateshwara, Lord of Tirumala-Tirupati: An Introduction.Vakils, Feffer, and Simons. 2003.ISBN9788187111467.
- ^abFlueckiger, Joyce Burkhalter (1 January 2015).Everyday Hinduism.p. 114.ISBN97-8140-516-0216.
- ^Rao, V. Kameswara (1986).Temples in and Around Tirupati.V. Jayalakshmamma.Retrieved15 February2019.
- ^"Tirumala Brahmotsavams conclude with 'Chakrasnanam'".The Hindu.28 October 2017.Retrieved15 December2017.
