Puranic Mantra · Lord Varaha (Boar Avatar of Vishnu)
वराह मंत्र
Varaha Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ श्री वराहाय नमः
Transliteration
Om Shri Varahaya Namah
Meaning
Om, salutations to the glorious Varaha — the divine Boar who lifted the Earth from the cosmic ocean and restored creation.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Varaha Mantra
- ·Removes deep-rooted karmic obstacles and lifts situations that feel sunken or stuck
- ·Grants protection of land, property, and real estate — highly recommended before major property transactions
- ·Strengthens the earth element in the horoscope — benefits those with weak Prithvi tattva
- ·Destroys demonic influences and black-magic effects (Varaha defeated the demon Hiranyaksha)
- ·Bestows courage, groundedness, and the power to rescue situations from disaster
- ·Promotes material stability, agricultural prosperity, and abundance from the earth
How to Chant
- 1.Sit facing east or north on a yellow or saffron-coloured asana
- 2.Light a ghee lamp and offer yellow flowers such as marigold or champa to an image of Varaha or Vishnu
- 3.Chant clearly and steadily, visualising the golden boar form of Varaha lifting the Earth goddess Bhudevi on his tusks
- 4.Best performed on Ekadashi, Purnima, or Dwadashi tithi for maximum potency
- 5.For property protection, perform 11 or 21 rounds and bury a copper yantra on the property if advised by a priest
- 6.Use a Tulsi or Rudraksha mala; maintain a sattvic diet on the day of worship
Best Time
Brahma Muhurta. Ekadashi and Dwadashi. Thursday. During Phalgun and Kartika months.
Recommended Count
108 times daily. For property protection rituals: 1008 times over 3 or 7 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the story behind the Varaha avatar?
In the Varaha Purana and Bhagavata Purana, the demon Hiranyaksha stole the Earth (Bhudevi) and hid her at the bottom of the cosmic ocean. Vishnu took the form of a giant boar (Varaha), dove into the primordial waters, slew Hiranyaksha after a fierce battle, and gently lifted the Earth on his tusks back to her proper position in the cosmos. Varaha thus symbolises the divine will to restore dharmic order no matter how deep the chaos has sunk.
Q.Is the Varaha Mantra effective for legal disputes over land?
Traditional texts and practising priests recommend the Varaha Mantra specifically for land-related issues including property disputes, court cases involving real estate, and encroachment. The symbolism is direct: Varaha rescued the Earth from wrongful possession. Many devotees report resolution of long-standing land disputes after a sustained 40-day Varaha mantra sadhana.