Venkateswara Temple, Dwaraka
Tirumala – Legends
Dwaraka Tirumala:
As per
legend, Sage Dwaraka performed penance on Lord Venkateshwara on an ant hill near
this place for several years. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Venkateshwara
appeared before him and offered him a boon. The sage wished to have his
presence at this place so that he could offer his service to the Lord. Acceding
to his request, Lord Venkateshwara informed him about his presence in this
place and showed him the location of the idol. The sage located the idol and
installed the idol at this temple. Hence, the place came to be called as
Dwaraka Tirumala.
Thus,
this shrine is regarded as the miniature form of Tirupati and came to be called
as Chinna Tirupati. The devotees call Lord Venkateswara of this temple as Kali
Yuga Vaikunta Vasa. The devotees who wish to go and offer their donations,
or tonsures or any other offerings to Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala Tirupati
but due to some reason, if they are unable to go there, they can offer their
donations, prayers and worship in Dwaraka Tirumala temple. This temple is
considered equivalent to Tirupati.
Swayamvaram of Indumati:
As per
the Brahma Purana, Aja Maharaja, the grandfather of Lord Rama, worshipped Lord
Venkateshwara for his marriage. On his way to the Swayamvaram of Indumati, he went
through this temple. However, did not offer prayers to the Lord. Though
Indumati garlanded him, but he had to face the wrath of the other kings
participated in the Swayamvaram. He realized that the battle was forced on him
for ignoring the temple on his way to the Swayamvaram. On realizing his mistake,
Aja Maharaja prayed to Lord Venkateswara to forgive him and the battle was
stopped immediately.
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