Ancient mythology says that after
Kurma, Vishnu incarnated in the form of
Varaha to protect Goddess Earth known as Bhudevi from the captivity of
Hiranyaksha(Demon).According to the story
Hiranyaksha captured Goddess Earth and took her deep into ocean. Goddess Earth cried for help and asked Vishnu to save her.
Hiranyaksha was a meditator who tries to make
Brahma(Lord of Creation) happy with his devotion. Impressed by his devotion
Brahma blessed him that no animal or human can kill him.
Varaha, a Boar head with a human body which is neither an animal nor a human.
Varaha went deep into underwater and fought
Hiranyaksha. The battle lasted for many years and
Hiranyaksha was killed in the end.
Varaha rescued Goddess Earth from the torment of
Hiranyaksha by placing her on his tusks and took Goddess Earth to her original position. Goddess Earth fall in love with
Varaha and they married.
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| Varaha killing Hiranyaksha |
Varaha is depicted as a form with Boar head and human body.
Varaha original size was very small but soon he grew into a gigantic beast with stong built. His skin is dark in complexion and he carries a huge mace as his primary weapon.
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| Depiction of Varaha |
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