Sri Mushnam Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple
Know the Temple:
"Pray to Lord Bhu Varaha, the protector of the Earth, and receive blessings of stability, prosperity, and academic success at Sri Mushnam Temple."
Greatness of the temple:
The Sri Mushnam Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple is one of the eight Swayam Vyakta Kshetras, where Lord Vishnu, in the form of Bhu Varaha, saved the Earth from the demon Hiranyaksha. Devotees worship here for blessings in academics, agriculture, prosperity, and overall well-being. The temple’s serene atmosphere and rich legends make it a focal point for those seeking divine intervention in their lives. This temple, holds a significant place in Vaishnavism and is known for granting peace, wisdom and fulfillment to those who seek it.
Key Temple Facts
- Temple Name: Sri Mushnam Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple
- Main deity (Lord Vishnu) is known as: Bhu Varaha
- Goddess Mahalakshmi is known as: Hemambuja Valli
- Puranic names of the temple: Swetha Varaha Kshetram, Varahapuri
- Worshipped by: Lord Brahma, celestial beings, sages
- Special rituals of the temple: Varaha Jayanti festival, daily prayers, offerings
- Special boons of the temple: Grants prosperity, relief from debts, academic excellence, agricultural success
- Specialty of the temple:
- One of the 8 Swayam Vyakta Kshetras (self-manifested temples of Vishnu)
- Associated with the divine act of Lord Varaha rescuing the Earth
- Location: 40 km from Chidambaram, near the village of Mushnam
- Divya Desam: No, but one of the most important eight Swayam Vyaktha Keshetras of Maha Vishnu and a Purana Kshetra too
