Millions of devotees visit Tirumala to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara, also known as Balaji. But there is a lesser-known tradition associated with this sacred temple: Varaha Swamy is traditionally worshipped before Lord Venkateswara. Why does this order matter? According to a popular Tirumala legend, Lord Srinivasa received permission from Varaha Swamy to reside on the seven hills and promised that devotees would honour Varaha Swamy first. This ancient story carries a lesson about gratitude, respect and remembering those who helped us when we needed a place to begin.
