Bhoo Varaha Swamy Temple, Kallahalli is Located in Karnataka. It features an 18-foot monolithic idol of Varaha. The temple is known for its association with progeny, fertility, and family bliss. The temple is considered one of the eight Sywayambu Kshetras of Vishnu where presiding deity is believed to have manifested on its own. (Seven other temples in the line are Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple, Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, and Vanamamalai Perumal Temple in South India and Saligrama, Naimisaranya, Pushkar and Badrinath Temple in North India).
Kallahalli Village on Banks of River Hemvaathi near Mysuru, Karnataka, Sri Bhoo Varahanatha Swamy Temple. Dedicated to Lord Varahanatha, the divine boar avatar of Vishnu, this sacred site offers a breathtaking blend of history, spiritual energy, and unique rituals.
Legend has it that the demon Hiranyaksha had plunged the earth into the cosmic ocean. To retrieve it, Vishnu assumed the form of Varaha, his mighty boar form, and battled the demon, eventually lifting the earth on his tusks. The place where Varaha rested after this legendary feat is said to be where the temple now stands, earning it the name “Bhoo Varahanatha” – Varaha of the Earth.
According to the ancient legend, the region around Kallahalli was once a dense forest, and the tranquility of the area was disrupted by the sage Maysang. During his meditation, a peculiar incident unfolded when he, engaged in clearing undergrowth, was surrounded by a drove of hares. In a surprising turn of events, the hunting dogs that pursued the hares suddenly turned docile, and the animals found refuge under the sage’s protection. Witnessing this miraculous event, the king of the region was inspired to investigate the mystical happening. Upon digging the spot, a divine sight awaited them – a massive idol of Bhoo Varahaswamy emerged. Intrigued and moved, the king decided to honor this sacred spot by constructing a temple, marking the birth of the Bhoo Varahaswamy Temple.
Address
Sri Bhoovarahanatha Swamy Temple
Varahanatha kallahalli
Ganjigere post,
Bookanakere Hobali
K R Pet Taluk
Mandya District, Karnataka – 571426
By Road
Significant towns in Karnataka such as Bangalore Mysore and Hassan are easily accessible by road from Kallahalli.
The distance from Bangalore is about 180 kilometers and it takes a car or bus 4 to 5 hours to get there.
It is about 75 kilometers from Mysore and the drive takes about two hours.
It is only about 15 kilometers from Hassan, a quick 30-minute drive.
By Train
The closest train stop is in Hassan which is 15 km away from Kallahalli.
Major towns like Bangalore, Mysore, and Mangalore are easy to get to by train from Hassan.
By air
Bangalore, Mysore, and Mangalore are connected by air.
