Sri Varaha Swamy Temple -Tirumala
The Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy temple, situated on the banks of the Pushkarini (temple tank) of the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, holds a significant place in the spiritual landscape of Tirumala. According to the Brahma Purana, it was Lord Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy who granted permission for Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy to reside in the sacred hills of Tirumala.
This narrative underscores the interconnectedness of deities in Hindu mythology and the divine hierarchy within the temple complex. The benevolence of Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy in allowing Lord Venkateswara Swamy to establish his abode in Tirumala highlights the symbiotic relationship between the two divine entities.
As a gesture of gratitude and reverence, Lord Venkateswara Swamy bestowed upon Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy the privilege of receiving the first darshan (sight) and first naivedyam (offering) in the temple. This act of deference symbolizes the acknowledgement of Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy’s pivotal role in the sanctification and establishment of the sacred space of Tirumala.
For devotees, the Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy temple serves as a reminder of the divine grace and interplay of cosmic forces underlying the spiritual realm. It is a place of reverence and devotion, where the blessings of both Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy and Lord Venkateswara Swamy are sought for spiritual fulfilment and divine grace.
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