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Pralaya Varahanatha Temple/ Bhoo (Bhu) Varahaswamy Temple
- Kalahalli,Karnataka
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Overview
The temple is located at Kalahalli, Krishnarajpet taluk is of Hoysala times. Located near Mysore is the Bhoo (Bhu) Varahaswamy Temple, which is dedicated to the third incarnation of the Lord Vishnu.
About the temple
The idol is 18 feet in height and is made of grey stone. Bhoodevi idol is 3.5 feet tall. An idol of the Lord Hanuman is also sculpted under the main idol. Bhoo Varahaswamy Temple is extremely famous among the locals and it is believed that the deity has mysterious powers. It has strong undercurrents so swimming is not possible. Varaha Jayanthi is celebrated.
About the Deity
The third incarnation of Vishnu is the wild boar form, better known as Varahaswamy. The idol is in a sitting position with the goddess Bhoodevi seated on his left lap. The upper hand of the deity is holding a conch and discus while the Sudarshana chakra is carved on the back of the idol. The lower left hand of the idol is embracing the Goddess Bhoodevi and lower right hand is in the Abhaya Mudra.
Legend And Stories
It is said that Bhoo Varahaswamy Temple is more than 2500 years old. It is believed that the great sage Gautama performed penance at this temple and that is why the temple has significance among the locals. There is a legend of the King Veera Ballala behind this temple. It is believed that while hunting, the King got lost in the forest and he rested under a tree. While resting, he noticed a strange thing happen, he saw a dog chasing a rabbit and after reaching a particular point, the rabbit started chasing the dog. This made him believe that the place had certain magical powers, and he dug up the place only to find the deity of Varahaswamy hidden under the layers of earth. Post this incident, the King built a temple and used to offer prayers every day. The village Kalhalli is located on the Bangalore -Mysore highway. The village is at a distance of 32 kms from Pandupura under the Mandya district. The nearest bus stop is at a distance of 2 kms from the village.
How To Reach Karnataka
Pune airport is situated almost 10 kilometers from the heart of the city which is located in the Lohagaon area. Pune by road is easily accessible from other states. The Pune Railway Station is one the busiest railway stations in the Deccan railways.
Temple Address
Pralaya Varahanatha Temple/ Bhoo (Bhu) Varahaswamy Temple,
Kalahalli,
Mysore, Karnataka.
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
Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning -Oh Lord who cannot be perished, who also has names like Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava, Krishna, Ramachandra the beloved of Janaki, let me say your name regularly.
Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning -I bow to you O Krishna, the ultimate guru, Devaki and Vasudeva's son, and the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanur.
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram Nayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam Madhuram Mathuraa Dhipate Rakhilam Madhuram
Meaning -Meaning - Sweet are Your lips, sweet is Your face, sweet are Your eyes, sweet is Your smile, sweet is Your heart, sweet is Your gait, O Lord of Mathura, everything about You is sweet.
Alokya Mathur Mukha Madarena Sthanyam Pibantham Saraseeruhaksham Sachinmayam Devam Anantha Roopam Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami
Meaning -I think of this Balamukundan as the one who looks lovingly at his mother's face while taking milk from her, who has eyes similar to the red lotus, who is the embodiment of truth and intelligence and other forms.
Timings
The temple is open from 12.00 Am to 5.00PM.