Varaha Jaayanthi Observed

Tirumala, 12 September 2018: Varaha Jayanthi has been observed with religious fervour in Adi Varaha Kshetra on Wednesday.

As per temple legend, Sri Varaha Swamy granted a piece of land to Sri Venkateswara to stay in Tirumala and in a thanks giving gesture Lord Venkateswara in turn has given the privilege of offering first prayers and naivedyam to Sri Varaha Swamy.

Sri Varahasawamy temple is located to the North of Srivari temple on the banks of Swamy Pushkarani. On Wednesday, Kalasapuja and Kalasa Sthapana were performed followed by Punyahavachanam. Later Panchamritabhishekam is performed to the presiding deity of Sri Bhi Varaha Swamy between 9am and 10am.

TTD EO Sri Anil Kumar Singhal, Tirumala JEO Sri KS Sreenivasa Raju were also present.