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The Srimushnam Bhoo Varahaswamy Vishnu Temple is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu in Srimushnam, Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. Sri Varahaswamy Perumal temple is another name for it. The temple's presiding deity is Bhoo Varahaswamy, the boar-avatar of Vishnu. His consort is Ambujavalli Thayar. Srimushnam is one of the eight swayambhu (self-manifestation) Vyakta Kshetras of Vishnu. It houses a unique and ancient idol of Varaha, the third avatar (incarnation) of Vishnu. The Hindu Religious and Endowment Board, Government of Tamil Nadu, maintains the temple.
The Srimushnam Bhoo Varahaswamy Vishnu Temple legend is associated with Varaha, the boar avatar of Vishnu. The demon king Hiranyaksha dominated the earth and netherworld. The earth goddess Bhudevi prayed to Vishnu to rescue her. Pleased by her prayers, Vishnu appeared at this place in the form of Varaha, a boar, and killed Hiranyaksha.
The temple tank Nithya Pushkarani was created as the sweat of the Bhoo Varahaswamy dropped here. As a death wish, the demon asked Vishnu to turn in his direction, and Vishnu agreed.
Vishnu faces the demon in the south, while his body faces the west at this temple.
The four Nayak kings, Achuthappa, Ananthappa, Govindappa, and Kondappa of Vijayanagaram, built the Srimushnam Bhoo Varahaswamy Vishnu Temple 1000 years ago.
Thanjavur Nayak king Achuthappa Nayak expanded it in 1560-1614 AD. Visitors can see the images of the king in the sixteen pillared hall.
The temple bears the Dravidian style of architecture. It is facing the west direction. There are two Rajagopuram (tower) in the temple in the two precincts. The seven-tired tower is on the western side, which is commonly used. The five-tiered tower is on the eastern side. During Vaikuntha Ekadashi, devotees can access the east side.
The Dwaja stambham (flag post) stands at an 80 feet height. This monolith pillar has the image of Garuda on its top. Pavana vimana is over the sanctum. A gold-plated kalasa covers it.
The sanctum houses the presiding deity Varaha (Bhoo Varahaswamy). He is facing south direction at a 2-ft height. Varaha is standing with his hands on his waist; his human body faces west, while the head is turned towards the south.
The utsavar (procession deity), Patharaavi, is a panchaloha (five-metal alloy) idol. His two consorts accompany him. Devotees can worship the utsavar in the Artha Mandap, the hall before the sanctum.
The Srimushnam Bhoo Varahaswamy Vishnu Temple has two dwarapala (guarding deities) on both sides of the entrance of the sanctum made of panchaloha.
Rama, Vishvaksena, Venugopala, Thirumangai Alvar, Vedanta Desika, Tirukachi Nambi Manavala Mamunigal, and Kulanthai Amman have separate shrines. Pilgrims can see a statue of Hanuman lifting Rama and Lakshman on his shoulders.
The temple has a sixteen-pillared Purushasuktha mandap (hall). There is an Artha mandap, the hall before the sanctum. Visitors can see the Udayarpalayam mandap, which houses a glass room.
The Srimushnam Bhoo Varahaswamy Vishnu Temple has a Nithya Pushkarani. The sthala vriksham of the temple is a Bodhi tree.
The Srimushnam Bhoo Varahaswamy Vishnu Temple grandly observes two Brahmotsavam: Masi Brahmotsavam (Feb-March) and Chithirai (April-May) Brahmotsavam. During the Masi Brahmotsavam, the Chariot festival is conducted. Muslims offer the flag for the temple's chariot. This festival shows the unity of Hindu-Muslim in the region. The temple conducts the float festival during Chithirai Brahmotsavam. It attracts a huge crowd. Navratri, Ekadasi, Diwali, Garuda Seva, Thaipoosam, and Panguni uthram are other famous festivals celebrated here. Bhoo Varahaswamy is a Saligrama Moorthy. The temple's specialty is the deity has a daily Thirumanjanam.
People who suffer from the adverse effects of Jupiter, Rahu, and Ketu can pray to the Bhoo Varahaswamy for relief. Childless couples who bathe in the Nithya Pushkarani, circumambulate the Peepal tree 12 times, offer milk and fruits to small children, and recite Varaha Kavacham are said to be blessed with the boon of progeny. Unmarried people also visit the Srimushnam Bhoo Varahaswamy Vishnu Temple for their marriage blessings.
Virudhachalam bus stand is the nearest, which is 20 km away from the temple.
Virudhachalam Railway Junction is the nearest. It is at a 23 km distance.
Trichy International Airport is the nearest airport to the temple, which is at a 122 km distance.
The Srimushnam Bhoo Varahaswamy Vishnu Temple remains open daily from 6.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 4.00 pm to 8.30 pm.
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