Adi Varah Temple Mathura - Faith and Mystery
About Adi Varah Temple
Address: Krishna Nagar, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281001
Entry Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Time Required: 1-2 hours for complete exploration
Entry Fee: No entry fees (Free for all visitors)
Temple Description
Located near the renowned Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura, the Adi Varah Temple is a place where the devotees of Radhe-Krishan can fully immerse themselves in ancient spirituality. This temple, famous for its unique red-coloured deity, Lal Varaha, attracts devotees with its unique charm. Interestingly, the term 'Lal' not only signifies the colour red but also suggests 'little' or 'small.' Despite the small physical form of Lal Varaha, the reverence bestowed upon this deity is immense. The temple is one of the oldest temples in Mathura believed to be exist from 1500 years ago.
Religious Significance
The temple also worships two other avatars of Lord Varaha Krishna Varaha and Shvet Varaha each with its mythological narrative. Krishna Varaha, emerging during Brahmakalpa, held the Earth on His tusk to maintain cosmic balance. On the other hand, Shvet Varaha, also known as Nar Varaha, incarnated to kill the demon Hiranyaksha. The Adi Varah Temple unfolds many tales and invites visitors into the rich mythological heritage of Mathura.
Temple Timings & Aarti Schedule
Adi Varah Temple in Mathura opening time is 6 am and closing time is 8 pm in the evening. Find here aarti time schedule at different time interval. Participate in bhog, shayan and Shringar aarti of Lord Adi Varah.
Daily Aarti Schedule
| Timings | Summer | Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Darshan Timings | 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Evening Darshan Timing | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Mangla Aarti | 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM | 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM |
| Shringar Aarti | 7:40 AM - 7:55 AM | 7:40 AM - 7:55 AM |
| Gwal Aarti | 8:25 AM - 8:45 AM | 8:25 AM - 8:45 AM |
| Raj Bhog | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Uthan Aarti | 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM | 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM |
| Evening Bhog | 4:45 PM - 5:05 PM | 4:20 PM - 4:40 PM |
| Evening Aarti | 5:20 PM - 5:40 PM | 4:40 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Shyan Aarti | 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
History of Adi Varaha Temple
It all began in SatYuga when sage the devotion of Kapil earned him the grace of Lord Adi Varah. Sage Kapil granted the deity to the King of Swarglok, Indra, after being thoroughly pleased with him. Well, destiny took a turn when Ravana defeated Indra and claimed the deity for himself. Later, Shri Ram killed Ravana and brought the sacred deity to Ayodhya, where it found a revered place in his palace. The story continued with Shatrughna, the younger foster brother of Lord Ram. Carrying the divine presence to Mathura, Shatrughna fulfilled his quest of defeating Lavanasur and then established the deity where it is today, the Adi Varah Temple.
Story of Lord Varaha
Long, long ago, there were these gatekeepers cursed to take three births as enemies of Lord Vishnu. Hiranyaksha and his brother Hiranyakashipu were born demons, causing trouble for everyone. They got powerful by doing prayers for thousands of years and defeated almost everyone in the universe. Hiranyaksha, always in the mood for a fight, even challenged the ocean god Varuna but got no real challenge. So, he lifted the whole Earth and tossed it into the ocean. That is when Lord Vishnu took the form of a giant boar, Varaha, to save the Earth. An intense battle happened, and Varaha knocked Hiranyaksha out with a powerful hit. Earth got back to its place, and Varaha, now in a regular form, rested in Mathura. The Earth thanked Varaha for saving it, and later, Lord Vishnu took care of Hiranyakashipu too.
Distance from Major Locations
Adi Varah Temple in Mathura is situated very close to Mathura junction and hence visited by almost all visitors. It is at 270 metres down the street of Dwarkadhish Temple.
Distance & Travel Time
| Place | Distance | Approx time taken |
|---|---|---|
| Mathura Railway Station | 2 Km | 7 mins |
| New Mathura Bus Stand | 1 Km | 5 mins |
| New Delhi Railway Station | 163 Km | 174 mins |
