Tirumala Tirthas

Yuddhagala Theertham / Rudra Kala Theertham: Rudra Kala Theertham is one of the Holy Theertham on Tirumala hills, known for his divinity and sacredness. It is said that Lord Rama bathed here to wash away his sin of killing Asura King Ravana. Rudra Kala Theertham is located in the heart of the Tirumala Forest. Once […]

Tirumala Viraja River: According to legend, Viraja, a sacred river of Vaikuntam flows under the feet of the Lord Venkateswara lotus. It is believed that the water well in the temple complex is part of this sacred river. This well is opposite Ugranam or storehouse. The idols are sculpted on the stones used for the […]

Tirumala Namalagavi Theertham: Namalagavi Theertham, white powder of this Theertham is used for Sri Venkateswara Swamy Namam. Namala Gavi is a Sacred Theertham, it is a cave located in the deep forest of the Tirumala hills. One of the sacred places in the Seshachala hills. The white powder is finely refined and is applied during Swamy […]

Sanaka Sanandana Theertham: Sanaka Sanandana Theertham is one of the popular Theertham associated with Tirumala Sri Venkateshwara temple. Local inhabitants believe that the theertham has some divine and yogic powers and would divinely and spiritually benefit from taking a dip on Maargazhi day. Sanaka Sanandana Theertham is associated with two sages named Sanaka and Sanandana […]

Naga Theertham/Nagula Bavi: Naga Theertham is located near Pasi Gangamma Temple and accessible deep in the forest and takes a 1.5-hour trek from Kukkaladoddi village. 8 miles Northeast of the Tirumala Temple. Vaikunta Guha (cave) is here. Down to Chakra Theertham, Up to Bata Gangamma temple. Rectifies Naga dosha with water bath/ sprinkle and 3 […]

Tirumala Saptarishi Theertham: There are seven holy Theerthams created by Saptharishi’s named Kashyapa, Atri, Bharadwaja, Vishwamitra, Gautama, Vasishta and Jamadagni. Holy water with magical powers. Of these seven tirthas, the first one possesses ten times greater merit than that of all the previously mentioned tirthas taken together, and each successive one among the seven similar […]

Brahma Theertham: Brahma is a Holy Theertham, Brahma did penance for Lord Venkateswara, so the Theertham got its name as Brahma Theertham. It is two-hour trekking through the forest area from KukkalaDoddi village. A mentor is required to reach, one can lose track without guidance. Believed to cleanse great and grave sins of killings and […]

Tirumala Deva Theertham: Deva Theertham is located in the thick forest of Seshachala hills, to the north west of the main Malayappa temple. To reach Deva theertham one should trek Sesha Chala Hills from Kukkala Doddi or through old Papavinasanam in Tirumala. Only with right guide we can reach this place, it is not advisable […]

Tirumala Vaikunta Theertham: Vaikunta Theertham is located northeast of the main Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala. This holy Theertham is associated with the incarnation of Sri Maha Vishnu as Sri Rama. It is generally believed that the monkeys of Lord Rama’s Vanara Sena saw Vaikuntam here and, therefore, it became known as Vaikuntham. This Theertham […]