Lakshmi Varaha Temple in Aul, also known as Lakshmi Varahajew Mandir, is an ancient shrine located in Kendrapara district of Odisha (Orissa), India. This 500 year old Lakshmi Baraha Temple enshrines the Varaha form of Lord Vishnu along with his consort Goddess Bhudevi. Mahavishnu took the form of a boar to rescue Goddess Bhumi Devi from demon Hiranyaksha. The temple is 17 km from Pattamundai and 38 km from Kendrapara.
The ancient temple was constructed by King of Aul, who was a great devotee of Lakshmi Varaha. The present temple was renovated by Aul Late Sri Brajasundar Dev during the 20th century.
Festival
Baraha Dwadashi and Baraha Dola Yatra are the important festivals celebrated in Lakshmi Varaha Temple, Kendrapara. The temple also celebrates Raja Parva, Vijaya Dashami, Kumar Purnima, Kartik Purnima, Ratha yatra, Bakula Amawasya, Samba Dasami, Makara Sankranti, Pana Sankranti, Subha Sunia, and Sree Panchami.
How to Reach
Lakshmi Varaha Temple s around 146 km from Bhubaneswar, the state capital. There are regular transport bus services from Kendrapara, Cuttack, Bhadrak and Bhubaneswar. Bhadrak Railway Station, on the Chennai – Howrah railway route, is the nearest railway station.
The ancient temple was constructed by King of Aul, who was a great devotee of Lakshmi Varaha. The present temple was renovated by Aul Late Sri Brajasundar Dev during the 20th century.
Festival
Baraha Dwadashi and Baraha Dola Yatra are the important festivals celebrated in Lakshmi Varaha Temple, Kendrapara. The temple also celebrates Raja Parva, Vijaya Dashami, Kumar Purnima, Kartik Purnima, Ratha yatra, Bakula Amawasya, Samba Dasami, Makara Sankranti, Pana Sankranti, Subha Sunia, and Sree Panchami.
How to Reach
Lakshmi Varaha Temple s around 146 km from Bhubaneswar, the state capital. There are regular transport bus services from Kendrapara, Cuttack, Bhadrak and Bhubaneswar. Bhadrak Railway Station, on the Chennai – Howrah railway route, is the nearest railway station.
thanks for the information .You may perhaps like to add descriptions of the temple , the deities
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