According to legend, Sri Varaha Swamy granted Lord Venkateswara the land of Tirumala for his abode. Devotees traditionally offer prayers here before visiting the main sanctum. Guarding the temple ...

The Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala houses not only Lord Venkateswara but also a host of other deities. Pilgrims seek blessings from Sri Varaha Swamy, Goddess Padmavathi, and Bedi Anjaneya Swamy.

There is another temple in Tirumala; named as Bhu Varaha Swamy temple where the idol of Varaha Swamy is given a holy bath on this day. The bath is given with ghee, butter, honey, milk, and coconut ...