Aul Sri Laxmi Varaha Temple- Odisha

Address

Aul Sri Laxmi Varaha Temple- Odisha

Au Tehsil, Kendrapara District,

Odisha – 754219

Moolavar

Sri Laxmi Varaha                                   

Amman

Sri Lakshmi

Introduction

• Location: Sri Lakshmi Varaha Temple is a 1000-year-old ancient temple located in Kendrapara District, Odisha, India.
• Dedicated to: Lord Varaha (the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and his consort Lakshmi (instead of Bhudevi).
• Other Names: Also known as Lakshmi Varahajew Mandir.
• Proximity: The Brahmani River is nearby, and the temple is about 1 km from the center of Aul tehsil, approximately 146 km from Bhubaneswar.

Puranic Significance:

• Historical Background:
  • The temple was originally constructed by the King of Aul, a devoted follower of Lord Lakshmi Varaha.
  • The deity was originally enshrined at the Biraja Temple in Jajpur District and the Yajna Baraha Temple.
  • During the month of Shraavana, the Baitarani River flooded, preventing the king from visiting for darshan (viewing the deity). Believing the deity couldn’t tolerate this, the king had a dream where the deity followed him to Aul.
  • Upon returning to Aul, the king heard the sound of the deity following him. When the sound stopped, he built a temple at that spot to honor the deity.
  • The current structure was renovated by the late King Sri Brajasundar Dev during the 20th century, after being in ruins for 500 years.

Beliefs:

• Spiritual Benefits:
  • Devotees visit the temple to seek fulfillment of:
    • Fame
    • Freedom from diseases
    • Wealth
    • Courage
    • Relief from adverse planetary influences
    • Relief from bondage

Festivals:

• The temple attracts devotees during festivals, particularly for worship related to the fulfillment of the above-mentioned spiritual desires.

Century/Period

1000 year old

Nearest Bus Station

Avul

Nearest Railway Station

Cuttack

Nearest Airport

Bhubaneshwar

Location on Map

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