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Varahi Devi Temple
- Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh
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The sanctum of Varahi Devi, which is underground, is accessible only to the temple-priest who attends to the deity, bathing, dressing and adorning her and performing the daily pooja (ritual). Devotees may view the Goddess through an opening in the floor above the sanctum. The temple is open to devotees for only two hours every morning.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Relief from evil
Shlokas
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.
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.