Sri Varahaswami Temple - History, Timings & Entry Fee
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#9 of 17 Places to Visit in Tirumala
Distance (From Tirumala Bus Station): 1 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 30 Mins
Place Location: Near Pushkarini
Transportation Options: Walk/Trek
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 1 Kms from Tirumala Bus Station, Sri Varahaswami Temple is located to the north of the Sri Venkateswara Temple on the banks of Pushkarini. According to legend, Tirumala was originally Adi Varaha Kshetra and it was with his permission that Lord Sri Venkateswara took up residence here.
According to Brahma Purana, pilgrims should first offer naivedyam to Sri Adi Varaha Swami before visiting the Sri Venkateswara Temple. According to Atri Samhita (Samurtarchanadhikara), the Varaha Avatar is worshipped in three forms, Adi Varaha, Pralaya Varaha, and Yajna Varaha .The idol of Sri Varahaswami here is that of Adi Varaha.
Timings: Not Available
