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Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kumbakonam
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Varahaperumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Varaha at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
Nearby attractions
Arulmigu Chakrapani Swami Temple
X97F+92G, Chakrapani Sannathi Street, Karna Kollai Agraharam, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Mottai Gopura Vasal Athi Kumbeshvarar Temple
Thanjavur Main Road, and, Circle, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Sarangapani Temple
X95G+R4X, Taluk, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Nageswaran Temple
X95H+FFV, Nageswaran N St, Gandhi Adigal Salai, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam
X98H+G2H, Madathu Street, Kumbakonam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Nearby restaurants
Mangalambiga Coffee and Tiffin Center®️
no 41 & 43, Kumbeswarar N St, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Sri Mangalambika Vilas Coffee Hotel (Since 1914)
60, Kumbeswarar koil sannadi, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Murari Sweets | Kumbakonam
1, Big Bazaar St, near Ramaswamy temple, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Moshika Bhavan Vegetarian Restaurant
LEE BENZ -ARK HOTEL, 21, TSR Big St, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Sri Gowrikkrishna Hotel
No 5 , Ground Floor, someswaran sannathi Street, Thanjavur Main Rd, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Hotel Shanmuga Bhavan
X95C+8WM, Thanjavur - Kumbakonam Main Rd, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001
London Grill N Shake
@ Kasi Theatre, 35, Town High School Rd, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Habibi Restaurant
29/921, Sarangapani East Street, opp. Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Sri Gowrikkrishna restaurant
55, Sarangapani East Sannadhi, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Sri Murugan Cafe
42a, Swamimalai Rd, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612002, India
Nearby hotels
Sri Balaji Grand
X96F+5C2, No 104 & 105, TSR Big St, Karna Kollai Agraharam, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
The Hotel Temple View
18, 19, Kumbeswarar N St, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Hotel MP Temples Inn
No.5, Someswaran, Sannathi St, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Hotel Eswara Temple Stay
No.3 , Pattan, Lan Street, Back side of GRT jwellery & Seemati Silks, Sarangapani Kovil-Temple South Street, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Hotel Metro
19/11 Sarangapani, Sannathi St, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Sitthi Residency
33-34, Mutt St, Swaminatha Nagar, Anna Nagar, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Kingsbury INN
Door No: 39, 579, ARR Rd, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Hotel Diamond
31, Nageswaran N St, near Sri Nageswaraswamy Temple, Anna Nagar, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Hotel Atlantis Kumbakonam
X99G+GGP, Perumandi S St, Swamimalai, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
Hotel Adhitya
NH 45C(Mutt steet), near Seematti Silks, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
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Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kumbakonam

Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
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Varahaperumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Varaha at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

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attractions: Arulmigu Chakrapani Swami Temple, Mottai Gopura Vasal Athi Kumbeshvarar Temple, Sarangapani Temple, Nageswaran Temple, Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, restaurants: Mangalambiga Coffee and Tiffin Center®️, Sri Mangalambika Vilas Coffee Hotel (Since 1914), Murari Sweets | Kumbakonam, Moshika Bhavan Vegetarian Restaurant, Sri Gowrikkrishna Hotel, Hotel Shanmuga Bhavan, London Grill N Shake, Habibi Restaurant, Sri Gowrikkrishna restaurant, Sri Murugan Cafe
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5.0
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Moolavar : Sri Adhi Varaha Perumal Consort : Sri Ambujavalli Some of the salient features of this temple are…. The temple faces east with an entrance arch with stucco images of Maha Vishnu as Varahar & Thayar are sitting on the left lap of Varahar in anjali hasta, and Brahma, Shiva, and Garudan are on the top of the entrance to the temple. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam, and Garudan are under a mandapam in front of the temple. Thayar Ambujavalli is in a separate sannidhi in sitting posture with abhaya varada hastam. ARCHITECTURE The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on a pada bandha adhistanam with jagathy, three patta kumudam, and pattikai. The Bhitti starts with vedikai. The pilasters are Brahma kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, plain mandi, palakai, and vettu pothyal. The prastaram consists of valapi with Bhuta ganas, kapotam with nasikudus and Viyyalavari. The temple was built with stone from Adhistanam to Prastaram. The superstructure above the Bhumi Desam was built with bricks. One Tala, Greevam and Vesara sigaram is on the bhumidesam. Stucco images of Maha Vishnu, Narasimhar, Narayanar, and various forms of Maha Vishnu are on the tala and greeva kostams. HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS The original temple may be 700 to 800 years old, may be built during end of Chozha period. No inscription was found to prove its antiquity. Maha Samprokshanam was conducted on 26th October 2015. LEGENDS As per the legend, the Demon Hiranyaksha took Bhumadevi, deep inside the earth. Bhumadevi Prayed maha Vishnu to rescue her. Maha Vishnu took the Varaha avatar, dug the earth with his nose, and brought her back. Hence Maha Vishnu of this temple is called Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple. POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS Apart from regular poojas, the annual festival with car procession will be in the month of April. This Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple is one of the 5 Maha Vishnu Temples that participates in the Mahamaham Theerthavari festival, which occurs once in 12 Years. In addition to the 5 Maha Vishnu temples, 12 Shiva temples of Kumbakonam also joins in the...

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Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple in Kumbakonam is a lesser-known but very ancient and sacred Vishnu temple. It is dedicated to Lord Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who rescued the Earth (Bhudevi) from the demon Hiranyaksha.

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🛕 Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple – Overview

Feature Details Main Deity Lord Varaha Perumal (Adhi Varaha – “the First Varaha”) Consort Bhudevi (Earth goddess) Location Near Potramarai Kulam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu Architecture Simple South Indian Dravidian style Built by Believed to be very ancient – possibly pre-Chola era

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🐗 Mythological Significance • “Aadhi” means original or first, and this temple is believed to be one of the earliest shrines dedicated to Varaha avatar. • According to the legend: • When the demon Hiranyaksha dragged Earth into the cosmic ocean, Lord Vishnu took the Varaha (boar) form and saved Bhudevi. • After the rescue, Vishnu in Varaha form is believed to have appeared here to bless devotees. • The Earth goddess Bhudevi is enshrined with Varaha here, unlike most other Varaha temples where she is either symbolic or absent.

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🌟 Special Features • Lord Varaha is seen with Bhudevi seated on his lap – a divine, affectionate posture. • The idol is Ugra (ferocious) in form, symbolizing the protection of the universe, but also compassionate to devotees. • It is said that praying here removes fear, ego, and confusion, and brings spiritual clarity.

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📅 Festivals • Varaha Jayanti – the appearance day of Lord Varaha, celebrated with special poojas. • Vaikunta Ekadasi • Margazhi month (December–January) – early morning recitations and special prayers.

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🧭 Temple Timings • Morning: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Evening: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

(Timings may slightly vary – usually less...

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4.0
1y

(🙏🏻 சிறப்புக்கள் பல பெற்ற இத்தலத்தின் பதிவுகள் சில மட்டும்;

கோயில் நகரமான கும்பகோணத்தின் மையப் பகுதியில் (ஸ்ரீ சாரங்கபாணி, சக்கரபாணி, ஆதி கும்பேஸ்வரர் ஆலயங்களுக்கு அருகில்) அமைந்துள்ள,

பழமை மிகு சற்றே சிறிய இந்த வைணவத் திருத்தலத்தின் கருவறையில் நம் பெருமாள், வராக அவதாரத்துடன் 'ஸ்ரீ ஆதி வராகர்' எனும் திருநாமம்கொண்டு தனது இடது திருமடியில் ஸ்ரீபூமாதேவியை அமர்த்திய கோலத்தில் அருட்காட்சியளித்திட, பாதாள உலகினுலிருந்து தன்னை மீட்டுவந்த சுவாமியை வணங்கியபடி பூமாதேவி தாயார் திருக்காட்சியளிக்கிறாள்.

(இறைவனுக்கு முன்பாக "வராக சாளக்கிராமம்" உள்ளது. இதில் சங்கு, சக்கர ரேகைகள் காணப்படுகின்றன. இதற்கு தினமும் பாலபிஷேகம் நடக்கிறது)

கும்பகோணத்தில் மகாமகம் திருவிழா உண்டாவதற்கு முன்பாகவே ஸ்ரீ வராகர் இத்தலத்தில் எழுந்தருளியிருந்ததால், இவரை 'ஆதிவராகர்' என்றழைக்கின்றனர். (இவரே இங்குள்ள பெருமாள்களுக்கெல்லாம் முந்தியவராம்)

உற்சவ வராகர் தம்பதி பேரழகு.

மாசி மகத்திருவிழாவின்போது, கும்பகோணத்திலுள்ள‌ ஸ்ரீ சாரங்கபாணி, ஶ்ரீ சக்கரபாணி, ஸ்ரீ வரதராஜர், ஸ்ரீ ராஜகோபலர் மற்றும் இத்தலத்து மூர்த்தி ஆகிய ஐவரும் காவிரிக்கரைக்கு தீர்த்த நீராட வரும் நிகழ்வு காண்பதற்கு அரிய பெரும் திருக்காட்சியாகும்.

(பூமியை மீட்டு வந்த பெருமாள் என்பதால்) இத்தலத்தின் இறைவனுக்கு, தினமும் நடைபெறும் அர்த்தஜாம பூஜையின்போது, பூமிக்குள் விளையும் கிழங்கு கலந்த நைவேத்தியம் படைக்கப்படுவது விசேஷம்.

(பூமி சம்பந்தப்பட்ட பிரச்சினைகளுக்கு நல்ல.தீர்வு காண, இத்தலத்து இறைவனை உளமார வழிபடுதல் நன்மை பயக்கும் என்பது நம்பிக்கை)

ஆலயத்தின் அருகில் நம் கணபதி, ஸ்ரீ வராக விநாயகராக அருள்பாலிக்கிறார்

நலமான குழந்தைப்பேறுக்கு நடைபெறும் ஸ்ரீசந்தான கிருஷ்ணர் வழிபாடு மற்றுமொரு தலவிசேஷம்).

🙏🏻ஓம் நமோ நாராயணாய நமக:

🇮🇳👍🏻 பாரத நாடு பழம்பெரும் நாடு! நீரதன்...

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Moolavar : Sri Adhi Varaha Perumal Consort : Sri Ambujavalli Some of the salient features of this temple are…. The temple faces east with an entrance arch with stucco images of Maha Vishnu as Varahar & Thayar are sitting on the left lap of Varahar in anjali hasta, and Brahma, Shiva, and Garudan are on the top of the entrance to the temple. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam, and Garudan are under a mandapam in front of the temple. Thayar Ambujavalli is in a separate sannidhi in sitting posture with abhaya varada hastam. ARCHITECTURE The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on a pada bandha adhistanam with jagathy, three patta kumudam, and pattikai. The Bhitti starts with vedikai. The pilasters are Brahma kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, plain mandi, palakai, and vettu pothyal. The prastaram consists of valapi with Bhuta ganas, kapotam with nasikudus and Viyyalavari. The temple was built with stone from Adhistanam to Prastaram. The superstructure above the Bhumi Desam was built with bricks. One Tala, Greevam and Vesara sigaram is on the bhumidesam. Stucco images of Maha Vishnu, Narasimhar, Narayanar, and various forms of Maha Vishnu are on the tala and greeva kostams. HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS The original temple may be 700 to 800 years old, may be built during end of Chozha period. No inscription was found to prove its antiquity. Maha Samprokshanam was conducted on 26th October 2015. LEGENDS As per the legend, the Demon Hiranyaksha took Bhumadevi, deep inside the earth. Bhumadevi Prayed maha Vishnu to rescue her. Maha Vishnu took the Varaha avatar, dug the earth with his nose, and brought her back. Hence Maha Vishnu of this temple is called Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple. POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS Apart from regular poojas, the annual festival with car procession will be in the month of April. This Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple is one of the 5 Maha Vishnu Temples that participates in the Mahamaham Theerthavari festival, which occurs once in 12 Years. In addition to the 5 Maha Vishnu temples, 12 Shiva temples of Kumbakonam also joins in the Mahamaham festival.
Balaji NBalaji N
Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple in Kumbakonam is a lesser-known but very ancient and sacred Vishnu temple. It is dedicated to Lord Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who rescued the Earth (Bhudevi) from the demon Hiranyaksha. ⸻ 🛕 Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple – Overview Feature Details Main Deity Lord Varaha Perumal (Adhi Varaha – “the First Varaha”) Consort Bhudevi (Earth goddess) Location Near Potramarai Kulam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu Architecture Simple South Indian Dravidian style Built by Believed to be very ancient – possibly pre-Chola era ⸻ 🐗 Mythological Significance • “Aadhi” means original or first, and this temple is believed to be one of the earliest shrines dedicated to Varaha avatar. • According to the legend: • When the demon Hiranyaksha dragged Earth into the cosmic ocean, Lord Vishnu took the Varaha (boar) form and saved Bhudevi. • After the rescue, Vishnu in Varaha form is believed to have appeared here to bless devotees. • The Earth goddess Bhudevi is enshrined with Varaha here, unlike most other Varaha temples where she is either symbolic or absent. ⸻ 🌟 Special Features • Lord Varaha is seen with Bhudevi seated on his lap – a divine, affectionate posture. • The idol is Ugra (ferocious) in form, symbolizing the protection of the universe, but also compassionate to devotees. • It is said that praying here removes fear, ego, and confusion, and brings spiritual clarity. ⸻ 📅 Festivals • Varaha Jayanti – the appearance day of Lord Varaha, celebrated with special poojas. • Vaikunta Ekadasi • Margazhi month (December–January) – early morning recitations and special prayers. ⸻ 🧭 Temple Timings • Morning: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Evening: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Timings may slightly vary – usually less crowded temple)
Raj KumarRaj Kumar
This is the temple of Adi VarahaPerumal, Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday are good days to visit this temple People with land problem, marriage delay and other problems come here and give their offering Most of they had their wishes come true with Adi VarahaPerumal Blessings
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Moolavar : Sri Adhi Varaha Perumal Consort : Sri Ambujavalli Some of the salient features of this temple are…. The temple faces east with an entrance arch with stucco images of Maha Vishnu as Varahar & Thayar are sitting on the left lap of Varahar in anjali hasta, and Brahma, Shiva, and Garudan are on the top of the entrance to the temple. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam, and Garudan are under a mandapam in front of the temple. Thayar Ambujavalli is in a separate sannidhi in sitting posture with abhaya varada hastam. ARCHITECTURE The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on a pada bandha adhistanam with jagathy, three patta kumudam, and pattikai. The Bhitti starts with vedikai. The pilasters are Brahma kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, plain mandi, palakai, and vettu pothyal. The prastaram consists of valapi with Bhuta ganas, kapotam with nasikudus and Viyyalavari. The temple was built with stone from Adhistanam to Prastaram. The superstructure above the Bhumi Desam was built with bricks. One Tala, Greevam and Vesara sigaram is on the bhumidesam. Stucco images of Maha Vishnu, Narasimhar, Narayanar, and various forms of Maha Vishnu are on the tala and greeva kostams. HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS The original temple may be 700 to 800 years old, may be built during end of Chozha period. No inscription was found to prove its antiquity. Maha Samprokshanam was conducted on 26th October 2015. LEGENDS As per the legend, the Demon Hiranyaksha took Bhumadevi, deep inside the earth. Bhumadevi Prayed maha Vishnu to rescue her. Maha Vishnu took the Varaha avatar, dug the earth with his nose, and brought her back. Hence Maha Vishnu of this temple is called Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple. POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS Apart from regular poojas, the annual festival with car procession will be in the month of April. This Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple is one of the 5 Maha Vishnu Temples that participates in the Mahamaham Theerthavari festival, which occurs once in 12 Years. In addition to the 5 Maha Vishnu temples, 12 Shiva temples of Kumbakonam also joins in the Mahamaham festival.
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Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple in Kumbakonam is a lesser-known but very ancient and sacred Vishnu temple. It is dedicated to Lord Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who rescued the Earth (Bhudevi) from the demon Hiranyaksha. ⸻ 🛕 Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple – Overview Feature Details Main Deity Lord Varaha Perumal (Adhi Varaha – “the First Varaha”) Consort Bhudevi (Earth goddess) Location Near Potramarai Kulam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu Architecture Simple South Indian Dravidian style Built by Believed to be very ancient – possibly pre-Chola era ⸻ 🐗 Mythological Significance • “Aadhi” means original or first, and this temple is believed to be one of the earliest shrines dedicated to Varaha avatar. • According to the legend: • When the demon Hiranyaksha dragged Earth into the cosmic ocean, Lord Vishnu took the Varaha (boar) form and saved Bhudevi. • After the rescue, Vishnu in Varaha form is believed to have appeared here to bless devotees. • The Earth goddess Bhudevi is enshrined with Varaha here, unlike most other Varaha temples where she is either symbolic or absent. ⸻ 🌟 Special Features • Lord Varaha is seen with Bhudevi seated on his lap – a divine, affectionate posture. • The idol is Ugra (ferocious) in form, symbolizing the protection of the universe, but also compassionate to devotees. • It is said that praying here removes fear, ego, and confusion, and brings spiritual clarity. ⸻ 📅 Festivals • Varaha Jayanti – the appearance day of Lord Varaha, celebrated with special poojas. • Vaikunta Ekadasi • Margazhi month (December–January) – early morning recitations and special prayers. ⸻ 🧭 Temple Timings • Morning: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Evening: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Timings may slightly vary – usually less crowded temple)
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This is the temple of Adi VarahaPerumal, Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday are good days to visit this temple People with land problem, marriage delay and other problems come here and give their offering Most of they had their wishes come true with Adi VarahaPerumal Blessings
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