Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Epics

 

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Epics

Lord Venkateswara's temple was built as per the principles of Vaastu. The temple faces east, the deity is placed in west, facing east .It is covered by mountains on all sides except northeast. A pond is located to the northeast of the temple. A waterfall is in the northern direction and the water from it is used for the holy bath of the main deity every day. For those who believe in Vaastu, all this is one of the reasons why it is one of the richest and most popular places of worship in the world.

Lord came to live upon Tirumala Hills

Once Sage Narada came to visit his father who is Brahma. Brahma was worried that man was falling prey to his animal instincts during Kaliyuga. So sage Narada met some sages who were commencing a great sacrifice to minimize the evil influence. Narada asked the sages who the presiding deity was to be. After much debate it was agreed that Sage Bhrigu undertake the difficult task of finding out who the most 'Satvic' (pure) in nature is amongst the Divine Trio, so that he could enjoy the honor of becoming the presiding deity.

Bhrigu Rishi went to the court of Brahma first of all. The latter did not accord the respect that he should have to Bhrigu Rishi's visit. In fact Brahma got annoyed at the fact that Bhrigu Rishi had entered the palace without waiting for his permission. Bhrigu Rishi's next visit was to Shivji. The latter was peeved with Bhrigu for having come to his private chamber, at  an inappropriate time. Bhrigu Rishi had felt insulted by both Brahma's and Shivji's attitude. Next Bhrigurishi proceeded to the Ocean of Milk where Vishnu was reclining on His serpentine bed. Bhrigurishi angrily kicked upon the chest of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu apologised for hurting Bhrigu's feet as the latter had hit against the Lord's iron-like chest! Lord Vishnu's humility brought tears to Bhrigu Rishi's eyes. Bhrigu Rishi concluded that Lord Vishnu was undoubtedly  more Satvic (pure) than Brahma and Maheshwara.

Lord Vishnu was lauded for His magnanimity. However Goddess Laxmi felt humiliated and insulted, since Bhrigu Rishi had kicked Lord Vishnu on His chest and the chest of Vishnu is MahaLaxmi's abode. She left Vaikuntha (Heaven) and her Lord in dismay.

As soon as Goddess Laxmi left , all beauty departed with her. Lord Vishnu could not bear to live in Vaikuntha for a moment longer. He walked through half of the world without food or water. He finally reached the serpentine hills of Sheshaadri (A hill in Tirumala). It felt like home. Lord Vishnu found an anthill. He entered a cave-like hole and sat there to meditate.

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