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Varaha Temple at Tirupati

Temples dedicated to the Varaha Avatar, or Boar Incarnation, of Hindu God Vishnu are far and few. One of the most popular temples dedicated to Varah Murti is located at Tirupati – on the west bank of the Swami Pushkarini at the Tirupati Balaji Temple . It is believed that the murti of Varaha at Tirupati is older than the murti of Venkateswara at Tirupati Balaji Temple . Tirumala Tirupati is also referred as Varaha Kshetra in many ancient texts. The puja at the Varaha Temple is observed first – before the puja at the Balaji Temple . The food offerings are made at the same time.

Upanishad in Malayalam with Meaning – Download 108 Upanishads in pdf for free

Upanishads contain the basic teachings of Hinduism and it needs no introduction to Hindus. Upanishads are today available today in all regional languages in India and also in most of the important languages around the world. Those wishing to read Upanishads in Malayalam, the language spoken mainly in Kerala in India , can now download it in pdf format or read online at the archive project. The book is the Malayalam translation of the famous book titled 108 Upanishads. The translation is done by V Balakrishnan and Dr Leela Devi. You can read it online or download it in pdf format at the archive site. Note – you will need pdf reader installed to download or read it online.

Swami Premananda Baba Quotes

You need not look for external help, because it is all within you. You only have to change the direction of your mind. Once you put yourself in the right direction, you are sure to realize the goal of understanding. Happiness begins with you, wherever you are, in whatever conditions or country or circumstances. Your happiness lies within you, not without; it is a state of mind. Swami Premananda Baba