Coordinates: 13°41′05.6″N 79°20′51.9″E / 13.684889°N 79.347750°E / 13.684889; 79.347750

Varahaswamy Temple, Tirumala

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Sri Bhoo Varahaswami Temple, Tirumala
View of Swami Pushkarni of Tirumala at Daytime.jpg
View of Swami Pushkarni and Sri Bhoo Varahaswami Temple (right corner), Tirumala
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChittoor
DeityVaraha (Vishnu) and Bhumi
FestivalsVaraha Jayanti, Vaikunta Ekadasi,
Governing bodyTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Location
LocationTirupati
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Varahaswamy Temple, Tirumala is located in Andhra Pradesh
Varahaswamy Temple, Tirumala
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Geographic coordinates13°41′05.6″N 79°20′51.9″E / 13.684889°N 79.347750°E / 13.684889; 79.347750
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Specifications
Temple(s)1
Elevation853 m (2,799 ft)
Website
www.tirumala.org

Sri Varahaswamy Temple, also called Bhu Varahaswamy Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Varaha, situated at hill town of Tirumala in Tirupati, Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh state, India. The temple is situated on the northern premises of Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala, on north west corner of Swami Pushkarini.[1][2] This temple is believed to be older than the Venkateswara Shrine.[3]

Religious significance[]

Main article: Legend of Tirumala

As per legend, after saving the Earth from the demon Hiranyaksha, Vishnu's boar avatar Varaha stayed on this hill on the northern bank of Swami Pushkarini. Hence Tirumala Hills is also referred to as Adi Varaha Kshetra.[2] In the beginning of the present Yuga Kali Yuga, Varaha donated land to another form of Vishnu - Venkateswara on his request. As a gratitude, Venkateswara offered the right of first bell, puja and Naivedyam (food offering) to Varaha before they were offered to him. This is being followed as a tradition even today.[4]

Devotees are prescribed to have darshan ("sight") of Varaha before Venkateswara. It is believed that the pilgrimage to Tirumala will not be complete without having darshan of Varaha.[4][1]

History[]

The temple was renovated by Pedda Tirumalacharya in the year 1535 AD.[5]

Administration[]

The temple is part of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

Architecture[]

The rock temple is situated in the Northern bank of Swami Pushkarini and is accessed from North Mada street of Venkateswara Temple.[1][2]

Poojas and Festivals[]

Daily rituals are held as per Vaikanasa Agama. Chakrasnanam event during Annual brahmotsavams, Vaikunta Dwadasi, Rathasapthami will be held in the mukha mandapa of Varahswamy Temple.[6] Varaha Jayanti is also celebrated.[1][2]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Tirumala Brahmotsavams conclude with 'Chakrasnanam'". The Times of India. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "'Varaha jayanti' today". The Hindu. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  3. ^ Balaji-Venkateshwara, Lord of Tirumala-Tirupati: An Introduction. Vakils, Feffer, and Simons. 2003. ISBN 9788187111467.
  4. ^ a b Flueckiger, Joyce Burkhalter (1 January 2015). Everyday Hinduism. p. 114. ISBN 97-8140-516-0216.
  5. ^ Rao, V. Kameswara (1986). Temples in and Around Tirupati. V. Jayalakshmamma. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Tirumala Brahmotsavams conclude with 'Chakrasnanam'". The Hindu. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.


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