| 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 |
.svg)  Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 13°41′05.6″N79°20′51.9″E / 13.684889°N 79.347750°E /13.684889; 79.347750 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Temple | 1 |
| Elevation | 853 m (2,799 ft) |
| Website | |
| www | |
TheSri Varahaswamy Temple, also calledBhu Varahaswamy Temple, is aHindu temple dedicated to the godVaraha, situated at hill town ofTirumala inTirupati, located inTirupati district ofAndhra Pradesh state,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]
As per local Hindulegend, after savingthe earth from theasuraHiranyaksha, Vishnu's boaravatarVaraha stayed 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 -Venkateshvara on 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]
The temple was renovated by Pedda Tirumalacharya in the year 1535 CE.[5]
The temple is part ofTirumala Venkateshvara Temple and is being administered byTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
The rock temple is situated in the Northern bank of Swami Pushkarini and is accessed from North Mada street of Venkateshvara Temple.[1][2]
Daily rituals are held as per theVaikhanasa Agama. 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]
