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Happy varaha jayanti
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Varaha Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth or incarnation of Lord Vishnu in his third avatar, **Varaha**. Varaha is depicted as a boar, and in this form, Vishnu rescued the Earth (personified as the goddess Bhudevi) from the demon Hiranyaksha, who had submerged it in the cosmic ocean.

This incarnation symbolizes the restoration of dharma (righteousness) and the protection of the universe from evil forces. The festival is observed mainly in temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, with prayers, rituals, and fasting by devotees.

Varaha Jayanti usually falls in the Hindu month of **Bhadrapada**, typically in August or September, based on the lunar calendar.

Temples 

1. Varaha Temple, Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh)This temple is part of the famous Khajuraho group of monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It features a large stone idol of Varaha, symbolizing Vishnu's boar incarnation.

2. Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Simhachalam (Andhra Pradesh)Simhachalam is a famous pilgrimage site near Visakhapatnam. The deity is worshipped in a combined form of Varaha and Narasimha, two of Vishnu's avatars. The temple's architecture is highly revered.

3. Adi Varaha Perumal Temple, Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu)Located near the shore, this ancient temple dedicated to Varaha is part of the historic Mahabalipuram, a site famous for its stone carvings and temples. It reflects the Pallava style of architecture.

4. Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Srimushnam (Tamil Nadu)This is one of the 108 Divya Desams, or sacred Vishnu temples. The temple is dedicated to the Varaha avatar of Lord Vishnu and is a significant pilgrimage site in southern India.

5. Varaha Temple, Pushkar (Rajasthan)Situated in the holy town of Pushkar, this temple is dedicated to Lord Varaha. Pushkar is primarily known for its Brahma Temple and the sacred Pushkar Lake, but the Varaha Temple holds importance for devotees of Vishnu.