॥ श्री वराह देवाय नमः ॥
A timeless sanctuary at Cherai where ancient rituals meet divine grace — step into centuries of spiritual heritage
Behold the sacred murtis that have blessed devotees for generations
Bhūvarāha
|| नमस्ते देव देवेश वराह वदनाच्युत क्षीर सागर संकाश वज्रश्रृंग महाभुज ||
Namaste deva devesha varaha
vadanachyuta kshira sagara sankasha vajrashringa mahabhuja
Srinivasa — Lord of Seven Hills
कमलाकुच चूचुक कुङ्कमतो
नियतारुणि तातुल नीलतनो ।
कमलायत लोचन लोकपते
विजयीभव वेङ्कट शैलपते ॥
Kamala-kucha choochuka kunkamato
Niyataruni tatula neelatano ।
Kamalayata lochana lokapate
Vijayibhava venkata shailapate ॥
Śrī Devī — Goddess of Wealth & Prosperity
ॐ श्री महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे विष्णु पत्न्यै च धीमहि । तन्नो लक्ष्मीः प्रचोदयात् ॐ ॥
Om shree
mahalakshmyai cha vidmahe vishnu patnyai cha dheemahi । tanno lakshmih prachodayat om ॥
Bajrang Bali — The Mighty Devotee
The embodiment of unwavering devotion and boundless strength, Lord Hanuman stands as the eternal servant of Lord Rama. His presence dispels fear, grants courage, and inspires selfless service in the hearts of all devotees.
Vighnaharta — Remover of Obstacles
The beloved elephant-headed deity, worshipped first among all gods. Lord Ganapathi bestows wisdom, prosperity, and clears all impediments from the devotee's path. His sanctum radiates an eternal aura of auspicious beginnings.
Mahadeva — The Great God
The Supreme Ascetic and Cosmic Dancer, Lord Shiva resides at the heart of this temple in eternal meditation. His presence dissolves the bonds of karma and guides seekers toward moksha — liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Gauri — The Divine Consort of Shiva
सर्व्वस्वरूपे सर्व्वेशे
सर्वशक्ति समन्विते |
भयेभ्यस्त्राहिनो देवि
दुर्ग्गे देवि नमोस्तुते |
Sarvvā-swarūpe Sarvvēśē
Sarva-śakti samanvitē
Bhayēbhyas trāhi nō Dēvi
Durggē Dēvi namōstu tē
Sarppa Devata — The Divine Serpent Guardians
The sacred serpent king and queen, guardians of the ancestral Sarpa Kavu grove. Nagaraja and Nagayakshi bestow protection, fertility, and the blessings of the Naga lineage upon those who worship them with devotion beneath the sacred trees.
Vainatēya — The King of Birds
गरुडः सर्वदा ध्येयः सुधापूर्णं हिरण्मयम् । दधानः कुम्भमभयम् पीतः शुक्लोऽरुणो हरित् ॥
An auspicious schedule of rituals performed with devotion and precision, honouring the divine presences
Nestled amidst the verdant landscape of Kerala, this ancient temple stands as a testament to centuries of unwavering devotion. Its traditional architecture, with its iconic copper-clad roof and intricately carved wooden pillars, reflects the timeless artistry of Kerala's temple-building traditions.
The temple's sanctum sanctorum houses sacred murtis consecrated through elaborate Vedic rituals, making it a beacon of spiritual energy. Every festival, every pooja, and every devotional hymn sung within these walls adds to the living tapestry of this temple's sacred history.
The deities in their resplendent ceremonial decoration
The presiding deities adorned in sacred flower garlands and gold ornaments during the grand festival alankaram at Azheekkal Sree Varaha Devaswam, Cherai.