Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple – Guide

Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple located at Srimushnam in Tamil Nadu. This temple is dedicated to lord Varaha who was the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and his wife Lakshmi as Ambujavalli Thayar. The temple was made with the contributions from Medieval Cholas of the 10^th century and later on with the expansions by Thanjavur Nayak king Achuthappa Nayak.

History of this Temple

Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple come into existence during the medieval chola which is seen in the inscription of 11^th century. Later on the temple was expanded by Thanjavur Nayak king Achuthappa Nayak during 1560 AD to 1614 AD. Many inscription also shows that  Vijayanagara kings of the 16^th century like Virupaksha Raya. This temple got the most notable and important from Achuthappa Nayak from 1560 AD to 1614 AD who built the sixteen pillar along with other smaller shrines of the temple.

Best time to visit Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple

The main festival of Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple is Brahmotsavams which is celebrated in the month of April and May. During this period of festival the main deity of temple Bhu Varaha Swami is taken for seven days round in the villages of Srimushnam.

Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple Timings

Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple opens from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the morning and from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 10:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 6:30 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this temple

Pichavaram

This is the famous place for many migrated birds like Cormorants, storks, herons, egrets, pelicans, and spoonbills. This place is located at a distance of about few kms away from the temple.

Devanathaswamy Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the bhu Varaha Swami Temple. The history of this Temple belongs from medieval period.

Silver Beach

This is the famous beach of this city. This beach is located at a distance of about few kms away from the temple.

Padaleeswarar Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva and this temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the Bhu Varaha Swami Temple.

Veeranam Lake

This is the natural lake which has very beautiful scenery. This lake is located at a distance of about few kms away from the temple.

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How to reach Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple is Chennai airport which is at a distance of 200 km away from the temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple is Vridhachalam which is located at a distance of 50 km away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple is by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi. Srimushnam is just 35 km from Chidambaram where the nearest bus stop.

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