Azheekkal Sree Varaha Venkateswara(A.S.V.D) Temple, Cherai

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Azheekkal Sree Varaha Venkateswara Temple which is situated in Cherai, Ernakulam district is the first GSB Temple in Kerala. Pratishtha by the first Guru of Shri Kashi Math. He consecrated the idol on way back to Kashi after Sethusnana in Shri Rameshwaram.The exquisite temple was constructed in A.D1869. Azheekkal Sree Varaha Venkateswara Temple is the only "Sampoornakshetra" in South India. This is the only temple in India where both the deities of Sree Varaha and Sree Venkateswara are installed side by side and worshiped as single moorthy (God).

The famous temple "Ratha" (Chariot) is a rarity in temple architecture. This is the only chariot in the world, which runs on the rail. The festival take place twice in a year. The chariot is pulled by devotees around the temple with huge drum beats.
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Coordinates:  10°8'19"N 76°11'34"E

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  • I was married here to a Cherai girl
  • Azheekkal Sree Varaha Venkateswara Temple which is situated in Cherai, Ernakulam district is the first GSB Temple in Kerala. Pratishtha by the first Guru of Shri Kashi Math. He consecrated the idol on way back to Kashi after Sethusnana in Shri Rameshwaram.The exquisite temple was constructed in A.D1869. Azheekkal Sree Varaha Venkateswara Temple is the only "Sampoornakshetra" in South India. This is the only temple in India where both the deities of Sree Varaha and Sree Venkateswara are installed side by side and worshiped as single moorthy (God). The famous temple "Ratha" (Chariot) is a rarity in temple architecture. This is the only chariot in the world, which runs on the rail. The festival take place twice in a year. The chariot is pulled by devotees around the temple with huge drum beats.
  • the varaha form is very powerful
  • This GSB kerala site is developing in the right direction, for the benefit of all concerned. May God grace the promoters in continuing their vision and path.
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