Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Srimushnam
also spelt Srimushnam Temple · Bhoovarahaswamy Temple · Srimushnam Varaha Temple · ஸ்ரீமுஷ்ணம் பூவராகசுவாமி கோயில்
Presiding Deity & Shrines
2 ShrinesSthala Purana
Tradition holds that Vishnu, as the boar Varaha, rescued the earth goddess Bhudevi from the demon Hiranyaksha, and that the image here appeared on its own rather than being carved. Devotees pray here about land, houses and property disputes.
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History
Counted in Vaishnava tradition among the eight self-manifested (Swayam Vyakta) shrines of Vishnu. Its halls include carved pillars from the Nayak period.
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Practical details
- Address
- Srimushnam, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu
- Nearest airport
- Pondicherry Airport (PNY) · 77 km, straight line
- Nearest railway
- Vriddhachalam Junction, about 18 km
- Darshan timings
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06:00 – 12:00 IST
16:00 – 20:30 IST
Last verified 15 Sep 2026
Known for
1 ConcernSimilar Temples
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Also a Temple of Vishnu
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Also a Temple of Lakshmi
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Also a Temple of Vishnu
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