Sri Lakshmi Varaha Swamy Temple is a 500-year-old Indian temple dedicated to Varaha, the boar incarnation of Vishnu.The temple is located in the Indian state of Odisha, in the Kendrapara District. Brahmani River is the nearest river. The temple is about one kilometer away from the center of tehsil Aul, which is situated about 146 km from the state capital of Bhubaneswar.The King of Aul was a devotee of Sri Lakshmi and Varaha. The Lord was situated in the Maa Biraja Pitha in the Jajpur District, along with Yajna Baraha Temple and often went there to offer Puja, which is a Hindu act of worship. One day during the month of Shraavana, the Baitarani River flooded, so the darshan was cancelled. Believing that the Lord couldn't tolerate that, the king dreamed that the Lord came with him to his place to Aul (locally called Alli). One day the Lord came, following the king's path of return, after puja. As the king was returning by horseback, he listened to the sound of the Lord following him. At Aul the sound of the Lord's walking stopped. In this place, the devoted king built the Lord's holy temple.
Best time to visit: Oct to Feb
District: Kendrapara
Elevation: 9.8m
Open Time: 6.30Am-9Pm
Popular Cuisine: Local Food
Attractions: Kalinga architecture of temple
Nearest Bus Stop: Kendrapara
Nearest Railway Station: Bhadrak
Travel Options: Taxi, Bus, Train
Nearest town: Kendrapara
Distance from Bhubaneswar: 146 km