Varahaswamy Temple
| Varahaswamy Temple, Tirumala | |
|---|---|
Vaikuntha Ekadashi, | |
| Governing body | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams |
| Location | |
| Location | Tirupati |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
.svg)  Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°41′05.6″N 79°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 | |
The Sri Varahaswamy Temple, also called Bhu Varahaswamy Temple, is a
Venkateshvara 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
As per local Hindu
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
darshana ("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
The temple was renovated by Pedda Tirumalacharya in the year 1535 CE.[5]
Administration
The temple is part of
Tirumala Venkateshvara 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 Venkateshvara Temple.[1][2]
Ritual practices
Daily rituals are held as per the Vaikhanasa Agama. The Chakrasnanam event during annual brahmotsavams, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, and Rathasaptami, are held in the mukha mandapa of Varahaswamy Temple.[6] Varaha Jayanti is also celebrated.[1][2]
See also
- Hindu Temples in Tirupati
- List of temples under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
External links
References
- ^ a b c d "Tirumala Brahmotsavams conclude with 'Chakrasnanam'". The Times of India. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ a b c d "'Varaha jayanti' today". The Hindu. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ISBN 9788187111467.
- ^ ISBN 97-8140-516-0216.
- ^ Rao, V. Kameswara (1986). Temples in and Around Tirupati. V. Jayalakshmamma. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ "Tirumala Brahmotsavams conclude with 'Chakrasnanam'". The Hindu. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
