From the time when Sri Sveta-Varaha rescued the Earth and simultaneously Garuda brought the Venkatadri (Kridachala) from Vaikuntha and deposited it on Earth, from that time onwards Varaha resides on this hill invisibly, amusing Himself and Lakshmi beside river beds, on torrent ridges and in the valleys of this Hill, and sometimes appears to godly men. Brahma had affirmed that He would thus stay on this Hill till the end of the Sveta Varaha Kalpa. As in each kalpa (aeon) He rescues, restores and resuscitates the Earth as Sveta Varaha, His age is called the Sveta Varaha Kalpa by the Munis (Sages).

     Whenever evil molests the pious, dharma (righteousness) becomes suppressed, and adharma (vice) prevails, and the wicked wax strong and torment the people, then He manifests Himself as Nara Deva (Man-God) befitting such occassions, eradicates evil and firmly establishes sudharma, protects the virtuous, encourages Veda-Vidya (study and knowledge of the Vedas), and from His habitat, reveals Himself to all living beings. He rambles on the Seshasaila (serpentine Hill) with Lakshmi and the devas and other attendants, and thus dwells constantly on this Hill, since He delights in it more than in Svarga (heaven), Surya-loka (world of the Sun) and His own Vaikuntha.

     Varaha fixed the Earth and delimited the Sapta-Sagaras (Seven Oceans) and the Sapta-Lokas (Seven Worlds) as formerly. He next called Brahma and bade Him create the Jagat (world) as before. He longed to reside on Earth for a time in order to protect the people and hence commended Garuda (His white-necked kite-vehicle) to fetch Kridacala from Sri Vaikuntha together with the Parisat (celestial assembly) and Suras (Devine Beings) headed by Visvaksena (House Keeper and Commander). Garuda started for Vaikuntha. Varaha meantime selected a sacred spot which was sixty yojanas (600 miles) south of Gomati river and five yojanas (Fifty miles) west of Eastern Sea and adjoined the Ruma-nadi (Suvarnamukhari river) on its north bank, and which aslo formed the abode of Punya-Janas (Holy men).

     Garuda brought the Kridacala, an extensive natural hill with lofty peaks embeded with gold and precious stones and appearing in the form of Pancopanisat (five philosophical treaties) inhabited by all its inmates, and known as the Narayangiri (hill of Narayana, Visnu). In extent, it was thirty yojanas (300 miles) long, and in shape it resembled Sesa (the primeval serpant). It is a fit place to receive the surrender of the humanity, having formed the couch of Hari (Visnu) and being the coveted place for all beings. Being excellent in form, it bestows great merit and affords moksa (liberation) even to the devoted occasional visitors.

     Varaha asked Garuda to deposit it at the place selected by Him, and getting on it, stood within the clean devine Vimana (Temple) which shone with many gopuras (towers) set with different kinds of precious stones, adorned by the Maha-mani-mantapa (the big front portico) with gem-set pillars most gratifying the sight but indescribable, and adjoining on its east the Svami-Puskarini situated in the sacred forest, to the south of which Puskarini (pool), the lotus-eyed Visnu, the Supreme God, the holder of the Sankha, Cakra, and Gada (conch, discus and club), and the Abode of Sri Laksmi (on His right chest), chose to dwell under a Divya-Vimana (dome) later on.

     Brahma, Devas, Munis, Saptarshis and others then prayed to Him, "O God, Your countenance is frightful with the tusks and the twisted eye-brows and the glittering weapons hanging from either side of Your body. For the satisfaction of the gods, be pleased to assume a composed look, and rest on this Hill itself to protect men. You have rescued the Earth for the sake of a habitation for men and gods; assume therefore, a tranquil face for the protection of men, and abide here alone, granting boons to all people who are unable to reach You through Dhyana-yoga (meditation) and Karma-yoga (deeds)".

     Forthwith Varaha became complaisant and calm, and appeared with four arms and a white face, bedecked with jewels, and accompained by Sri-Devi (Lakshmi) and Bhu-Devi (Goddess of the Earth). He addressed the suppliant gods, "I like Ventadri more than Vaikuntha; here shall I rest with Sri and Bhumi, and be resolved to grant the prayers of men", and immediately vanished from their view after ordering them to return to their residence.

     vaikunthat paramo hyesa venkatakhyo nagottamah,
     attraiva nivasamyeva sri-bhumi-sahito-hyaham. (V.12).
     dadami prarthitan-arthan manujebhyah sada suran. (V.13).

               (Sri Varaha-purana, Part I, ch. 35, Verses 12, 13).