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Adivaraha cave temple
- Mamallapuram,Tamil Nadu
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The Adivaraha Cave Temple is located in Mamallapuram and is dedicated to God Adivaraha. Among few finished monuments in the magic ancient city of Mahabalipuramn is the Adivaraha Cave Temple. This temple is rock-cut and contains beautiful sculptures. Named after the incarnation of Vishnu - Varaha (boar) this temple represents some of the highest achievements of South Indian art.Another temple nearby is named after Varaha and thus this temple is named otherwise - Adi-Varaha. In many aspects the architecture of this temple repeats the other Varaha Temple - with simulated roof structure (traditionally Indian rock-cut temples imitate wooden structures), with pillars adorned with horned lions vyalas.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Fame
- Freedom from diseases
- Wealth
- Courage
- Relief from adverse effects from bad planetary aspects
- Relief from bondage
Shlokas
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Timings
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