Mathura Adi Varaha Temple – Uttar Pradesh

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Mathura Adi Varaha Temple – Uttar Pradesh

Krishna Nagar,

 Mathura,

Uttar Pradesh 281001

Moolavar

Adi Varaha

Introduction

Introduction

• The Adi Varaha Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, is among the oldest known temples dedicated to Lord Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
• The temple houses the self-manifested (Swayambhu) red-colored deity of Lal Varaha.
• Estimated to be over 1,500 years old, the temple is near the Dwarkadhish Temple, just 270 meters down the street.

Puranic Significance

• Varaha Avatar is the third incarnation in Vishnu’s Dashavatara, where Lord Vishnu, as a boar, rescued Bhudevi (Mother Earth) from the demon Hiranyaksha.
• Sage Kapila, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, originally manifested the deity in his mind and worshipped it during the Satya-Yuga.
• The deity passed through various hands:
  • Indra, the king of Devas, worshipped it in Amaravati for millions of years.
  • After defeating Indra, Ravana took the deity to Lanka.
  • When Ravana was slain by Lord Rama, the deity was reclaimed by Rama’s brother Shatrughna and brought to Mathura after slaying Lavanasura, where it has been worshipped since.

Special Features

• The red color of the deity gives it the name Lal Varaha.
• Associated with significant events in Indian mythology, making it a treasure for Vaishnavas and devotees of Vishnu.

Location

• Situated near Dwarkadhish Temple, accessible with a short walk of 270 meters, followed by a left turn at the street’s end.

Cultural Importance

• A revered site for pilgrims and devotees, representing the spiritual and historical legacy of Lord Vishnu’s Varaha incarnation.
• One of the oldest and most significant Vishnu temples in India.

Century/Period

1500 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Dwarakadhish temple

Nearest Railway Station

Mathura Junction

Nearest Airport

Agra

Location on Map

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