God
Sri Vishnu Varaha is the main deity of this temple and that has an elephant-sized Varaha statue, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In front of the Varaha statue, an Adi Narayan statue rests. Behind the Adi Narayan, the serpent Shesha is sitting between front legs of Varaha. Behind Shesha, his wife is depicted. All four vedas are underneath four legs of Varaha.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Mazholi Tiraha Bus Stand |
30 KM | 0761-2624350 |
 Gosalpur Railway Station |
34.4 KM | 139 |
 Jabalpur Airport |
49.4 KM | 076126-03451 |
Architecture
On entering the quadrangle there is Dwajastambha with carvings of various avatharas of Lord Vishnu. The sanctum has a narrow low entrance and has to be careful of the head, a huge Lord Varaha standing on all the four legs can be seen in a metal enclosure. Sanctum door is in characteristic Kalchuri style. Ganga and Yamuna are present on door jambs while Vishnu with Nava-grahas adorn its lintel. Four-armed Vishnu is depicted seated in yogasana-mudra in middle of the lintel. The door-jambs have three bands, the middle one has three panels each. Apsaras in various postures are adorning these jamb panels. The recent construction has utilized the material of the old shrine as many statues are inbuilt into the modern walls.
History
The original temple would have been constructed during the 11th century CE during the Kalchuri rule as evident from its architectural style. This temple was visited and described by Cunningham in 1873-74.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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