Pancha Devata Sannidhi

Sri Balaganapathi is the child form of Lord Ganesha, worshipped as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom. At Sri Varahi Temple, he is seated gracefully, blessing devotees at the beginning of their spiritual journey.

📖 Mythology

Lord Ganesha was created by Goddess Parvati from the turmeric paste and was given the power to guard the entrance. When Lord Shiva beheaded him, Parvati's grief was so immense that Shiva promised to bring him back, replacing his head with that of an elephant.

🙏 Worship & Offerings

Modakam (sweet dumplings), durva grass, and red flowers are offered. Wednesday is considered especially auspicious for worshipping Balaganapathi.

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah - Salutations to Lord Ganesha

🌹

Sri Balatripurasundari

बाला त्रिपुरसुन्दरी

Sri Balatripurasundari

Sri Balatripurasundari is the youthful form of Goddess Tripurasundari, representing beauty, grace, and compassion. She is the embodiment of the three cities - consciousness, subconscious, and unconscious.

📖 Mythology

Goddess Tripurasundari emerged from the fire of knowledge to defeat the demon Bhandasura. Her form as Bala represents the innocence and power of divine youth.

🙏 Worship & Offerings

Red roses, kumkum, and sandalwood paste are offered. Fridays are especially sacred for worshipping the goddess.

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं त्रिपुरसुन्दरीयै नमः

Om Aim Hreem Shreem Tripurasundariyai Namah

🌸

Sri Kamakhya Devi

कामाख्या

Sri Kamakhya Devi

Sri Kamakhya Devi is the goddess of desire and fertility, representing the creative energy of the universe. She is worshipped as the yoni (womb) power and the source of all creation.

📖 Mythology

When Goddess Sati's yoni fell at Kamarupa, the site became the Kamakhya Temple. She is the goddess who grants desires and fulfills the deepest longings of devotees.

🙏 Worship & Offerings

Red flowers, vermilion, and coconut are offered. The Ambubachi Mela celebrates her annual menstruation, symbolizing fertility.

ॐ कामाख्यायै नमः

Om Kamakhyayai Namah - Salutations to Goddess Kamakhya

🔱

Sri Unamthabhairavar

उन्मत्त भैरव

Sri Unamthabhairavar

Sri Unamthabhairavar is the intense and ecstatic form of Lord Bhairava, a manifestation of Shiva. He is the guardian of the directions and protects devotees from all negative forces.

📖 Mythology

Bhairava was born from Shiva's anger when Brahma lied. He cut off Brahma's fifth head and wandered as a Kapali. His Unamtha (intoxicated) form represents the blissful state beyond worldly consciousness.

🙏 Worship & Offerings

Black sesame, mustard oil, and blue flowers are offered. Tuesday and Sunday are special days for Bhairava worship.

ॐ भैरवाय नमः

Om Bhairavaya Namah - Salutations to Lord Bhairava

🐗

Sri Prathyaksha Varahi

प्रत्यक्ष वाराही

Sri Prathyaksha Varahi

Sri Prathyaksha Varahi is the visible form of Goddess Varahi, the boar-faced consort of Lord Varaha (Vishnu's boar incarnation). She is the embodiment of royal power, courage, and victory. At Sri Varahi Temple Dharapuram, she is the presiding deity, blessing devotees directly with her divine presence.

📖 Mythology

Goddess Varahi emerged from Lord Varaha's energy to defeat demonic forces. She carries a plough, club, and sword, and rides the boar. Prathyaksha means 'visible' - she grants direct vision to sincere devotees.

🙏 Worship & Offerings

Red flowers, turmeric, and kumkum are offered. Fridays and Pournami (full moon) are sacred for Varahi homam.

ॐ वाराह्यै नमः

Om Varahyai Namah - Salutations to Goddess Varahi

Spiritual Significance

The five deities together represent the complete spectrum of divine energy

🕉️

Pancha Devata Concept

The worship of five deities together represents the five aspects of the divine - Creation, Preservation, Destruction, Veiling, and Blessing.

🐗

Varahi's Prominence

Sri Prathyaksha Varahi is the presiding deity, representing Shakti's warrior aspect. She grants sovereignty, courage, and victory.

🐘

Balaganapathi's Grace

As Vighneshwara, he removes obstacles before any spiritual endeavor. His child form represents pure, innocent devotion.

🌹

Tripurasundari's Beauty

Balatripurasundari embodies the three cities of consciousness, subconscious, and unconscious - the complete human experience.

🌸

Kamakhya's Power

The goddess of desire represents the creative force of the universe, fulfilling worldly and spiritual aspirations.

🔱

Bhairava's Protection

Unamthabhairavar guards the temple and devotees, removing fear and negative energies.

Worship & Offerings

Special days and sacred offerings for each deity

Deity	Special Day	Offerings	Blessings
Sri Balaganapathi	Wednesday	Modakam, Durva grass, Red flowers	Wisdom, obstacle removal
Sri Balatripurasundari	Friday	Red roses, Kumkum, Sandalwood	Beauty, marital harmony
Sri Kamakhya Devi	Friday, Ambubachi	Red flowers, Vermilion, Coconut	Fertility, desires fulfillment
Sri Unamthabhairavar	Tuesday, Sunday	Black sesame, Blue flowers	Protection, fear removal
Sri Prathyaksha Varahi	Friday, Pournami	Red flowers, Turmeric, Kumkum	Victory, prosperity, courage

✦ Varahi Homam every Friday and Pournami at 9:00 AM ✦

Divine Forms

Sacred manifestations at Sri Varahi Temple

🐗

Sri Prathyaksha Varahi

Presiding Deity

🐘

Sri Balaganapathi

Remover of Obstacles

🌹

Sri Balatripurasundari

Goddess of Beauty

🌸

Sri Kamakhya Devi

Goddess of Desire

🔱

Sri Unamthabhairavar

Guardian Deity

🕉️

Pancha Devata

Five Deities Sannidhi

View Full Gallery

ॐ

Sri Prathyaksha Varahi

"She who is visible to the sincere devotee,
She who rides the boar,
She who wields the crescent and the sword,
Grant us courage, prosperity, and liberation."

SVT

Sri Varahi Temple

Dharapuram

Tamil Nadu

Sri Mookambikai Nagar, Achiyur Post, Dharapuram - 638673 | 📞 9843063376