LORD VARAHA RESCUES THE EARTH AND SLAYS THE DEMON HIRANYAKSHA

Lord Varaha appeared as a tiny boar from Lord Brahma’s nostril. He rose into the sky and quickly grew to the size of an elephant. 

When Lord Varaha dived into the Garbhodaka Ocean to rescue the earth from its murky depths, the demon Hiranyaksha followed close behind.

Once Lord Varaha returned the earth to the surface of the ocean, Hiranyaksha challenged the Lord to a fight. Lord Varaha accepted the challenge, and the two combatants fought valiantly for a long time.

Finally, Lord Varaha tired of play-fighting with Hiranyaksha, and He killed the demon with His club by hitting him at the root of his ear.