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Shri Varaha Swamy Temple

Balaji Nagar, Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517504, India

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Place Types Synagogue
Address Balaji Nagar, Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517504, India
Coordinate 13.6849119,79.3477234
Website Unknown
Rating 4.8
Compound Code M8MX+X3 Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

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D.M.LAKSHMAIAH (09/16/2020)

Nice

D Harikesavan (12/01/2020)

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 Adivarahakshetra. In the beginning of the present aeon Kali Yuga, Varaha donated land to another form of Vishnu - Venkateswara on his request. As a gratitude, Venkateswara offered first bell, puja and Naivedyam (food offering) to Varaha before they were offered to him. This is being followed as a tradition even today. Devotees are prescribed to have darshan ("sight") of Varaha before Venkateswara. It is believed that pilgrimage to Tirupati will not be complete without having darshan of Varaha.

Dinesh U (11/27/2020)

You must visit shri varaha swamy temple before going to darashanam.

Krishnamurthy Kalyanaraman (11/01/2020)

Shri Varaha Swamy Temple is located at hill town of Tirumala in Tirupati, Chittoor District Andhra Pradesh. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Varaha, Vishnu's third avatar. The temple is situated on the northern premises of Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala, on north west corner of Swami Pushkarini.[ This temple is older than the Venkateswara Shrine . 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 Adivarahakshetra. In the beginning of the present Kaliyuga, Varaha donated land to another form of Vishnu - Venkateswara on his request. As a gratitude, Venkateswara offered first bell, puja and Naivedyam (food offering) to Varaha before they were offered to him. This is being followed as a tradition even today. Pedda Tirumalacharya refurbished this temple in 1535 AD. Devotees are prescribed to have darshan ("sight") of Varaha before Venkateswara. It is believed that pilgrimage to Tirupati will not be complete without having darshan of Varaha The temple is part of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Temple Timings: Every day from 5:30 AM to 12 PM and 5 PM to 9 PM. Must have darshan.