In addition to the Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, there are 108 Theerthams (sacred water bodies) in and around Tirumala, each holding immense religious importance. These Theerthams, located in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, are natural springs or water bodies considered sacred by devotees. They are believed to possess purifying qualities and play a significant role in the pilgrimage journey. Explore the divinity of Tirumala by visiting and experiencing these Theerthams, contributing to a spiritually enriching pilgrimage. Here is a list of the Theerthams in Tirumala Hills.
Theerthams in Tirumala Hills List:
- Tirupati – Kapila/ Chakratalwar/ Azhwar/ Alwar theetham (Nalavani gundam)
- Sakra / Vajra Theertham
- Tirupati – Nrusimha/ Narasimha Theetham/ Teeneru/ Manchi Neela Gunta
- Swami Pushkarini
- Chakra Theertham
- Sitamma Theertham
- Pandava/ Kshetra Palaka Theertham
- Sesha Theertham
- Gogarbha Theertham
- Japali Theertham
- Akasa Ganga Theertham
- Papavinasam Theertham
- Kumaradhara Theertham
- Pasupu Dhara/ Punya Theertham
- Tumburu/ Gghona Theertham
- Ramakrishna Theertham
- Vaikunta Theertham
- Deva Theertham
- Brahma Theertham
- Saptarishi Theertham
- Naga Theertham/Nagula Bavi
- Sanaka Sanandana Theertham
- Namalagavi Theertham
- Viraja River
- Seshachalam Heritage Eco Tourism – Tirumala Trekking
- Yuddhagala Theertham:
- Gujjana Falls
- Beema Theertham
- Anala/ Agni Theertham
- Sri Vishnu/ Sanku Theertham
- Dasavathara Theertham
- Sri Pada Theertham
- Garuda Theertham
- Kaaya rasaayana Theertham
- Pedda goda (Elimineti kona)
- Bhargave Theertham
- Sri Hala Youdha Theertham
- Saneswara Theertham (Nalla rathi kona)
- Dhruva Theertham
- Panchami Theertham
- Gandharva Theertham
- Panchayudha Theertham
- Agnikunda Theertham
- Thotti Theertham
- Kayarasayana Theertham
- Vishvaksena Sarasu
Tirumala Theertham in Brief:
- Best time: Monsoon rains/ Winter (November – February).
- Teerthams are holy bodies of water situated in the vicinity of the temples.
- Water from such sources usually is used to bathe the deity.
- Most are not accessible by road. Need to trek deep Seshachala forest.
- The public is allowed only on a few particular days of the year for a few Theerthams.
- Please check with the T.T.D public information cell for more information.
- Believed that there are 108 Theerthams available in Seshachalam.
- The vast stretch of Venkatadri Hill abounds in holy Theerthams in the form of lakes, waterfalls and tanks. A sacred dip in these Theerthams is believed to confer all the benefits to the devout and also wash away any sins committed. All the tanks and lakes of Tirumala are sacred and known as Theerthas. The merciful lord rewards bathe by granting their heart’s desire.
List of Theerthams in Tirumala Hills