Procession deity Sri Yagnavarahamurthi graces in the Artha Mandap with consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi facing west.  Sri Aadi Varahamurthy and Lord Kanna also grace from this mandap.  The temple was built by Naikers of Vijayanagaram.

According to scriptures and Mantra Sastras, those surrendering at the feet of Lord Varaha Perumal are blessed with eloquence, high position, stable wealth, children, health, and longevity.  Those facing adverse aspects of Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are advised to pray the Lord in this temple for relief.  Those buying new vehicles do the puja here.  Also vehicle involved in accidents are brought here after repairs and before using them again.

Of the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Varaha Avatar enjoys special significance.  As the Lord appears so majestically with His two hands on the hips, it is believed that worshipping the Lord in this form shall lead to salvation.  The Vimana (roof tower) of the presiding deity is called Bhavana Vimana.  There is a temple for Kulandai Amman near the northern tower with facilities for the accommodation of the friends of Mother Ambujavalli.

Lord Sri Narayana chased the demon Hiranysura in Varaha Avatara – in the form of a divine swine with a menacing horn on the nose – killed him and recovered earth stolen by him.  The Lord re-installed the earth on the heads of the divine snake Adisesha as before.  He created the Bothi tree, also called Aswath tree and Tulsi from His two eyes and the Nityapushkarani spring from his sweat.  He chose Srimushnam for Him and graces the devotees in the name of Sri Bhuvaraga.