Tirumala Theerthams

a. Tirupati - Kapila/ Chakratalwar/ Azhwar/ Alwar theetham (Nalavani gundam)

b. Sakra/ Vajra theertham
c. Tirupati - Nrusimha/ Narasimha theetham/ Teeneru/ Manchi neela gunta
d. Swami Pushkarini
e. Chakra theertham
f. Sitamma theertham
g. Pandava/ KshetraPalaka theertham
h. Sesha theertham
i. Gogarbha theertham
j. Japali theertham
k. Akasa Ganga theertham
l. Papavinasam theertham
m. Kumaradhara theertham
n. Pasupu Dhara/ Punya theertham
o. Tumburu/ Gghona theertham
p. Ramakrishna theertham
q. Vaikunta theertham
r. Deva theertham
s. Brahma theertham
t. Saptarishi theertham
u. Naga theertham/ Nagula bavi
v. Sanaka Sanandana theertham
w. Namalagavi theertham -

x. Viraja river -
y. Seshachalam Heritage Eco Tourism - Tirumala trekking
i. Mamanduru/ Kukkaladoddi/ Balupalli <-> Papavinasanam
ii. Talakona to Kukkaladoddi/ Balapalli/ Mamandur.
z. Yuddhagala theertham -
i. Gujjana falls
ii. Beema theertham
iii. Anala/ Agni theertham
xvi. Sri Vishnu/ Sanku theertham
xvii. Dasavathara Theertham
xviii. Sri Pada theertham
xix. Garuda theertham
xx. Kaaya rasaayana theertham
xxi. Pedda goda (Elimineti kona)
xxii. Bhargave theertham
xxiii. Sri Hala Youdha theertham
xxiv. Saneswara theertham (Nalla rathi kona)
xxv. Dhruva theertham
xxvi. Panchami theertham
xxvii. Gandharva theertham
xxviii. Panchayudha theertham
xxix. Agnikunda theertham
xxx. Thotti theertham
xxxi. Kayarasayana theertham
xxxii. Vishvaksena sarasu

Tirumala Theerthams in brief

Best time: Mansoon 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 bath the deity.
Most are not accessible by road. Need to trek deep Seshachala forest.
Public is allowed only on few particular days of the year for few theerthams.
Please check with 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 washes away any sins committed. All the tanks and lakes of Tirumala are
sacred and known as theerthas. Merciful lord rewards bathes by granting their hearts desire.

a. Tirupati - Kapila/ Chakratalwar/ Azhwar/ Alwar theetham (Nalavani

gundam)
This was called as chakra theertham during Acthyutha rayulu hayam.
On the way from Tirupati Railway Station/ Bus stand to the foothills of Seshadri hills about
3 kms from bus stand is enshrined with a Lingam. Landmark is called as Nandi Circle.
Bhavishyottara Puranam says that Vakuladevi, before going to Aakaasharaja to discuss
Srinivasas marriage to Padmavathi, had a sacred bath in Kapila Theertham as ordained by
the Lord.
According to Varaha Puranam, in KruthaYuga at PathalaLoka Kapila Maharshi incorporated
one Siva linga and used to save. Day by day that linga used to shine and increase in size
dividing earth and stood at the corner of the Venkatachala temple. Linga split the earth
making an opening in the earth through a deep concavity. Kapila himself is believed to be
an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
To stop the linga size increase, Sri mahaVishnu was protecting it as Gopala, lord brahma as
Kapila denuvu (cow) pouring milk on linga. Linga got convinced to prayers and stood by
corner of Venkatadri hill inside a cave as swayambhu. Godess Ganga also opened up along
with linga from Patala.
Water from the hole is the Kapila tirtha possesses powers to destroy sins.

b. Sakra/ Vajra theertham

Above the Kapila-tirtha lies the Sakra-tirtha
 By a bath in here, lord Indra (Shakara) was freed of his curse by Gautama Maharishi for his
illicit connection with the Rishis wife Ahalya (so beautiful).
Saying is that all theerthams in 3 lokhams on mukkoti powrnami day afternaoon time for 10
gatikala (4 hrs) will remain in Kapila theertham.

c. Tirupati - Nrusimha/ Narasimha theetham/ Teeneru/ Manchi neela gunta

Water source for the main Ramula vari gudi, RamaChandra pushkarini and Govindarajula
swamy temple in Tirupati. Water is carried on by elephants.
Idol brought from 'Sri rangam' to install in the present main govindarajula swamy temple
but during transit got fault so left here without installation to pray. Water flows from the foot
of idol of Govindarajula swamy at the pond.
Belief is that Beema theertham is the source of this selestial water body. At the pond bed,
can see the samadhis of old couple who sacrificed life praying god for water for the good of
Tirupati people.
Dilema to identify the idol as Ranganatha instead Govinda rajula swamy.
Surrounding is srigeri matt which controls Sri Annapurna kasi visweswara swamy sarada
devi alayam in the North-East. Temple has idols for Subramanya, Vinayaka, Nagulu. One
more temple near by 'Sri Renuka Parameswari Devastanamu - Pongallu thota' includes idols
for Venkateswara, Alwars, Ramanuja, Nagulu, Surdarsana murthy and Akakgarlu.

d. Swami Pushkarini
Lake situated adjacent to the main temple.
Bathing in this pushkarini is equivalent to bathing in all sacred rivers.
There are seveneteen sacred lakes which mingle with this Swami Pushkarini.
It has a state-of-the-art recycling facility and water is treated before it gets into and
recycled continuously.
Swami Pushkarini was a pleasure tank of Sri Maha Vishnu in Vaikuntham, and was brought
and set on Earth by Garuda, for the sport of Sri Venkateshwara.
The waters of all holy rivers, including the Ganga, are believed to be present in this tank.
Considered as equivalent to the Ganges and other sacred rivers. A dip in the tank cleanses the
bather of all sins. The performance of the rites here is said to cure deformities of the body,
purifies one's body, fulfill their wishes and bestow temporal prosperity.
Dip here is considered equal to taking a sacred dip in all the Theerthams, including the
Ganga.
According to Vamana, Varaha and Skanda puranas, it is believed that on the occasion of
Mukkoti Dwaadashi (11th day in the bright fort night of the lunar month of Dhanur -
December-January), more than three crore sacred Theerthams converge into the Swami
Pushkarini.
Bhavishya Purana says that Chandra dynasty ruler Shankanna got back the kingdom he lost
to his enemies after a penance and holy dip in Swami Pushkarini.
Rishis like Markandeya and Kashyapa and Indra, Chandra, Subramanya, Rama, Lakshmana
and Hanuman have derived full benefit from taking the holy dip in this tank.
 Waters of 17 Tirumala theerthamns are believed to merge into the tank. They are Kapila
Theertham, Vajra Theertham, Vishvaksena Saras, Panchaayudha Theertham. Agnikunda
Theertham, Brahma Theertham and Saptarishi Theertham.
It is very usual and highly probable to find a water tank either beside or nearby every Hindu
temple constructed during the ancient and medieval times. The waters of the tank were
strictly for temple purposes only like for the God's bath, for drinking purposes and for the folk
that stay and live by the temple like the priests' families and workers. The water is famous for
holy dip and for the temple's special occasions when the divine images are taken in the
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e. Chakra theertham
3Km from the main temple
Located next to Silathoranam (one of the worlds oldest rock formation of archeological
importance).
Free TTD Bus (3 trips a day) till Srivari Paadam (Lord feet), on return can get down here
to also see a small park with few birds operated by TTD.
On the 12th day of the waning moon in the Kaarthika month prasadham will be distributed
here.
In between Srivari paadam & Sila thoranam, there is Dharmagiri (holy script sanskrit
school for brahmins). Public not allowed inside.
Believe is that, lord Brahma asked lord Vishnu to show a suitable pure location to penance.
Lord Vishnu then sent his discus, which carved out an area on the hill, creating a place for
Lord Brahma. A narrow pass of water from the hill streams rushed around. Vishnu with his
sudharshana chakra cleansed Brahmas grief. Chakra then fell here, hence water here known
as Chakra Theertham. To rid of demons, who were a menace to life, a devotee names
Padmanabha meditated.
Cleanses bathers sins that would lead one to the lotus feet of Lord.

f. Sitamma theertham
Near main temple, lies close to Silathoranam & Chakra Theertham.
There is also a small temple of Swayambu Lingam.
Believed that it holds some sacred powers that will cleanse away ones sins.
 Lord Brahma once observed repentance at this site. Further, for cleansing this place, Lord
Vishnu plunged the Sudarshana Chakram.

g. Pandava/ KshetraPalaka theertham

1 mile from the main temple to the North-East.
Can visit by bus/ taxi from Tirumala. On an APSRTC return ticket piligrim can get down at
any place of their choice and after the visit one can catch another bus and proceed to the next
destination on the same ticket.
A platform is built by the T.T.D, where the running water is diverted for devotees.
It is believed that during the 12 years of exile in the forests, on Lord Sri Krishnas advise
pandavas with Draupadi stayed here for one year to refresh from losing kingdom hence got
the name. At the end of the year, Yudhishtra dreamt that they were absolved of their sins and
would be victorious in the war.
Better time to bath is when sun is in Vrushabha raasi sukla paksham Dwadasi Sunday or
Krishna paksham Tuesday to get rid of the evils/ sins/ cries and confer good fortune.

h. Sesha theertham
Allowed every year only on Vaisaka suddha purnami day (feb-mar).
6km to the main temple towards durgamaranya parvatam sanuvullu. Vehicles can go up
to 2 kms. Takes 2-3hours to reach. Can see 5-7 small ponds on the way.
Theertham covered with 100feet height, 30feet breath hill.
Need to cross Balaji colony (resident place for Tirumala locals). Other way is
fromMamandur/ Kukkala doddi side (presently banned due to sandal scam). Mentor is
mandatory.
Associated with the Adishesha/ Sheshnag, who once stroked a torrent with his tail for
quenching the thirst of Lord Vishnu.
Devotees taking holy dip in this theertham offer jaggery, salt and pepper to pray for the
betterment of their health. Gets relief from the Sarpa Dosha.

i. Gogarbha theertham
After crossing the entrance arch of Papavinasanam from Tirumala.
Can go by walk/ vehicle. Can find saints praying the idols of pandavas, kunti, draupadi,
krishna carved on rocks. Here Vyasa matam peetadipathi malayala swamy did penance for
Venkateswara.
A water storage dam has been built here.

j. Japali theertham
Located two miles of north of the temple.
There are two ways. One is only via walking and the other is semi road and few steps laid
to walk.
 Occation is celebrated here on Tumburu Phalguna Pournami, Chakra Kartika Masa -
Ksheerabdi Dwadasi, Kumaradhara Magha Pournami and Ramakrishna Pushya Pournami.
People will take maala too.
Sage Japali performed penance here and theres a pond as well as a temple to Lord
Hanuman in peaceful environment.
This was the site of the hermitage first of Jaapali rishi and his disciplies and later of
Agasthya and his sishyas.
Long ago one Brahmin habituated to bad habits and doing bad deeds. One Devil tortured
brahmin, he had bath here then and due to his good deeds effect of earlier life all his sins
cleared off and devil released him.
Believed to have miraculous powers to relieve bodies possessed with spirits/ ghosts.
Washes away all the evils and sins committed in ones life.

k. Akasa Ganga theertham

Situated in the north of temple, 5 km from the main temple, where Anjanadevi performed
penance for 12 years and Hanumaan was born.
Every day silver potful of water from this theertha are brought by one of the seven families
of Acharyans, for the daily Thirumanjanam [divine bathing] of the Lord Srinivasa.
Akasaganga literally means Ganga from the heavens. Believed that the theertham
originates from the lotus feet of the main deity.
Tradition is that Sriman tirumala nambi, an ardent devotee of the lord used to collect
water for the thirumanjanam. One day god as a hunter asked him for some water to quench
his thirst but was refused saying that the water is meant for the Lord and not for an
untouchable like the hunter. The hunter then pierced the pot with arrow and drank all the
water. As Nambi protested, the hunter drew a bow and directed at the hillock, from which
water gushed out. Mesmerized Nambi was asked to use that pure water for the Lords bath
and then disappeared. Tirumalai Nambi was then convinced that the hunter was none other
than the Lord himself. From then, water from here is used for the Lord.
Another saying is that, Nambi found the pot empty on reaching the temple and was not
suspecting on the hunter but when Nambi went the next day, the hunter shot an arrow and
told him that the water cameout is an equally pure and nearer to the temple. then Nambi
believed that the before day, water had already been accepted by God in the form of a hunter.
Since then water is brought from akasa ganga.
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 l. Papavinasam theertham
3 miles from Tirumala.
Separate dressing rooms available here for men and women to change the clothes. The
reservoir near the dam stores the water flow.
For years, water for bathing the Lord used to be brought from here.
Dip at Ashada (7th/ 12th day of the waxing moon; July- Aug) will wipe out the sins of earlier
births. Relieves from sins and evils.
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m. Kumaradhara theertham
West-North (Vayuvya) corner about 10 km from temple.
Kumaradhara & Pasupudhara theerthams have 3-5 ways exist:
o From tirumala via Japali theertham.
o From Papavinasanam dam (Popular).
o From Talakona through forest via Annadammula banda, Gollolla raccha.
o From Kadapa district Kodur->Balupalli/ Kukkaladoddi/ Mamandur.
o Beside Tirumala Veda patasala, mud road opened for vehicles.
Kumara swamy after killing the wicked deamon Tarakasaura bath, meditated Srivari
Ashtakshara manthra and performed penance here to absolve himself from Brahma hathya
(killing brahmin) sin upon lord Siva suggestion. Hence his name to this.
 One brahmin lost his way in the hills and started meditating lord. Lord in the form of a
young boy appeared and led him to a lake and asked him to take a dip heree. The old man on
doing so transformed into a sixteen year old boy.
The young boy revealed himself to be Lord Srinivasan and blessed the boy and disapeeared.
Good if bath on Magha Pournami day.

n. Pasupu Dhara/ Punya theertham

It is also regarded as close to the celestial water bodies in heaven, which has special
association with Lord Venkateswara.

o. Tumburu/ Gghona theertham

16 kms from Tirumala temple.
6km across papanasam by the downhills of the range on the other side of the reservior
bridge.
Walk across this Sanaka Sanandhana/ Kumaradhara theertham to get here.
Follow the yellow arrow signage in Telugu by TTD forest dept mentioning which theertham
is in which direction and how many kilometers away.
Allowed only on Palguna Pournami day.
Natural watercourses, dates back to the Vedic ages.
Name came from the Sage Tumburudu who meditated here.
 Famous is that 3crore 50lakh holy theerthams will join here when Sun is in Meena rassi and
on pournami day.
Thousands of years ago there was a disaster and one hill divided into two and hence formed
this theertham.
Sage Tumburu cursed his lazy wife to become a toad and live in this lake till Sage Agasthya
arrived at this theertha and described the merit of the theertha to his sishyas. On hearing his
words, she regained her form gaandharva again.

p. Ramakrishna theertham
6 miles to the north of the main temple.
Believe that a person named Krishna excavated/ dug a pool, where a Ramakrishna sage
meditated for centuries and an ant hill grew around him. For testing his concentration, lord
Indra sent down thunderstorm and lightening but he failed to dislodge the sage who did not
budge.
Ant hill was broken when lord sri Srinivasa appeared before him and blessed with the
promise that whoever bathes in here on full moon would be released/ cleanse of all sins.
 q. Vaikunta theertham
3Hr trekking from KukkalaDoddi village.
Needs proper guide to safely reach and identify this theertham.
Deep inside Seshachala forest in a cave to the north-east of the temple.
Believed that the monkeys from Lord Rama's vanara sena saw Vaikuntham at this place and
hence it came to be known as Vaikuntha Theertham.
This holy theertham is associated with the Lord Vishnu's incarnation as Lord Rama.
Bath here will give Vaikunta Prapthi after life and also erase all sins committed in this life.
Sages used to meditate.
 r. Deva theertham
Located in the thick forest of Seshachala hills, to the north west of the main temple.
To reach Deva theertham one should trek Sesha Chala Hills from KukkalaDoddi or through
old papavinasanam in Tirumala. Only with right guide we can reach this place, it is not
advisable to trek hills with improper information.
A bath in this Theertham on Thursday when the star Pushya is on the rise, or on a Monday
when the star Saravana is ascendant; destroys all sins and bestows merit, longevity, progeny
and happiness in this world and beyond.
Taking bath here, One will be endowed with sons and grandsons. He will attain a long life.
At the end of his life he goes to heaven and is honoured in the world of the Moon. On who
makes a gift of food on that day (will attain the same benefit) as one who makes a gift of food
through out his life.

s. Brahma theertham
It is two hour trekking through the forest area from KukkalaDoddi village. Mentor is
required to reach, one can lost the track without guidance.
Believed to cleanse great and grave sins of killings and other crimes.
Confers great merit that lord Brahma did penance for Sri Maha vishnu to get boon to ease
his creation task.

t. Saptarishi theertham
Above Brahma theertham, there are seven holy theerthams created by sapthaRushi 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 as that of all the
previously mentioned tirthas taken together, and each successive one among the seven
similar possesses merit ten times greater than that of each prior one.

u. Naga theertham/ Nagula bavi

Located near to Pasi Gangamma temple and accessible deep in the forest and takes 1.5 hr
trekking 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 pradakshinams to the idols next to
theertham to have strong planetary positions.
Locals visit for Nagula chavithi and do prayer to putta (snake home).
Lord Subrahmanya penanced for decades as The he is related to serpents, the theertha
abounds in stone sculptures of serpents with a huge rocky outcrop naturally resembling a
raised hood of a Cobra. The waters of the Spring and the pond are so crystal clear and the
calmness of the place with the sounds of the flowing water so profoundly calming, it is a
devotee's delight.

v. Sanaka Sanandana theertham

Local inhabitants believe that the theertham has some divine and yogic powers and would
be divine and spiritually benefitted on takeing dip on Maargazhi day.
Associated with two sages named Sanaka and Sanandana who performed penance here.
One day they went to Vaikuntham for seeing lord Vishnu, but were not permitted by the
guards called Jaya and Vijaya. Sages then cursed the guards that they will take birth as
Danavas or demons. After three rebirths, these two guards regained their original form and
went back to Vaikuntham.

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y. Seshachalam Heritage Eco Tourism - Tirumala trekking

Adventure clubs organize trekking:
In association with the Department of Forests and APTDC. Fee around includes food, guidance
arrangements. Could require police/ forest department approval, guide, insurance, food & accomodation
facilities.
Who can walk & trek, nature lover, not luxurious, adjust to basic comforts, enthusiastic to cover the places
during the given time with 18+, fit to walk.
Risk: Dehydration, Strain, animals, wood cutters.
Carry woolens, umbrella, cap, torch, raincoat, shoes, water bottle, lunch box, mug, plate, spoon, water
purifying tablets, pen-knife, needle, thread, spare buttons, goggles, cold cream, soap, toilet paper, towel,
sleeping bag/ blankets-mat, first aid, dry fruits/ carrots/ chana.
 i. Mamanduru/ Kukkaladoddi/ Balupalli <-> Papavinasanam

Called as Annamayya marg.

Up & down will takes 6 hours at a minimum.
People from adjoining villages opt this route to reach Tirumala !
TTD forest allows public only on particular (pournami) theertham celebration days of the year. Those
days TTD officially provides security and prasadam (food).
To plan on other days, forest & police departments permission & guide are required.
Trekkers have reported seeing pugmarks of leopards.
Permission from Kumaradhara dam/ Papavinasanam forest/ Mamandur area/ Venkateswara national park
officials depending on where trek starts. Can carry utensils and groceries, tents for eat & stay.
Towards Papavinasanam from Mamandur/ Kukkaladoddi/ Balupalli - Route:-

Day 1:- Reaching Kukkadoddi village, 25km from Tirupati on the Kadapa-Chennai NH.
CoveringYerraReddy madugu (5km from base camp).
First night halt at Balapalle British Bungalow/ forest guest house base camp.
Jungle safari route & forest Watch tower are the attractions.
Day 2:- Trek begins to cover Pyramid hill (shape) and Pandi gunta (pit made by a wild boar), Bandi
Irusulu ((axle of ox cart): 10,000 years old ancient pre-historic rock cave paint carvings, 1km to Sanyasolla
gavi. Chakirevu waterfall/ Chakalibana theertham (6km), Deva Theertham, Sanyasolla Gavi,
reachingMatrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba (Vishnu devotee & poet did penance) caves
- Tumburu theertham (8Kms). 1km further from Bandi Irusulu (paintings, weapons/ tools sharpening marks
of ancient man) has Sanyasivani gavi (ascetic cave room to protect from the wild), where ancient men dwelt
in the prehistoric age. Can find pug mark of a leopards, marks of sharpened arrows made by ancient people.
Pass Pagadimanu Gundam. Pingamanu madugu, Malayappa konda
Day 3:- 5 kms from Tumburu/ Sesha theertham towards tirumala is Ramakrishna theertham (8Kms)
andSanakasaNanda theertham. 2km from Sanakasananda stream is the junction point of Ramakrishna and
Tumburu teerthams.
Day 4:- Tantrika Loya, Culminate at Papavinasanam (6km), Tirumala.

Areas covered:
Karivepaku kona towards north.
Water tank.
Pala sathram.
Eethakayala mandapam on the Karveti Mandapam road. Accused were digging for hidden wealth
under an ancient structure. Whether the onset of summer heat has caused this fire or the handiwork of sandal
wood smugglers is yet to be ascertained. smugglers might have resorted to this with an intention to divert the
attention of the forest officials. With fire engulfing the forests there are chances of the wild animals coming
in to the human habitats to save themselves from the heat and fire Media news.
Next towards west is Tirumala Gogarbham dam.
Pulletla/ Pullatla
Kakulathippe/ Kakula konda/kona - Wind power projects located. near the TTD's sandalwood
plantations at Tirumala, 6km from the main temple.
 ii. Talakona to Kukkaladoddi/ Balapalli/ Mamandur.
The other event way starts from the famous waterfalls of Talakona.
Culture & Heritage expedition in Sri Venkateswara protected forest and seshachalam hills
biosphere; a home to the precious Red Sandal in eastern ghats extending in the districts of
Chittoor and Kadapa. Yuddhagala theertham is the best amongst of these 108 Thirthas.
Tiresome but enerzising and adventurous. Place to experience nature, spiritual, and divine.
Starts at Talakona which is 65 KM away Tirupati and ends at Kukkaladoddi on Tirupathi-
Kadapa highway. If lucky, be able to see Elephants, leopards, bears, wild dogs, wild boar,
sambar, deer and endangered slender Lories, golden gecko.
Duration : 4N/5D at Rs. xxxx/- per person includes food, aommodation, guide and group
insurance, police/ forest department approvals.

Day 1: Reaching Talakona. 1 .

Day 2: Talakona to Yuddhagala Theertham. 2 .
Day 3: Yuddhagala Theertham to Kangu Madugu. 3 .
Day 4: Kangumadugu to Arimanu Bandalu. 4 .
Day 5: Arimanu Bandalu to Kukkala Doddi, can leave.
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Areas covered:
CBET accomodation Talakona; Sri siddeswara swamy temple.
Gilla teega creaper spreads a distance of 3km.
Ruins of British bunglows.
Exgravings of 7000 years old human (Vuli chekkudu chitralu).
Poetess Mathrusri Tharigonda Vengamamba Penanced place.
Eucalyptus tree (Nilagiri vruksham) planted in 1920 by british.
Yuddagala theertham called as Mogili Penta.
Kangu madugu/ Kangumanu madugu: On the way from papavinasanam to
Kukkaladoddi.
Forest watch tower/ view point.
Arimanu Bandalu (open land like switzerland).
Kukkaladoddi/ Balapalli/ Mamandur.
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Theerthams - Hidden/ inaccessible/ way unknown to public

Other theerthams that is quite into the forest and not accessible to general public easily or
without permission from the TTD or Forest departments.
Said to be the mix of (few say 63/ 108/ 365) sacred theerthams in tirumala.

i. Gujjana falls
Between papavinasanam and kukkaladoddi.

ii. Beema theertham

 Tirumala II ghat (to Tirumala), after crossing alipiri, the valley backside of the vinayaka
temple.

iii. Anala/ Agni theertham

Long ago lord Agni bath here to get rid of his severe stomach pain.
iv. Rasayana theertham
v. Valighna theertham
vi. Jarahara theertham
vii. Phalguni theertham
viii. Thumba theertham
ix. Sakthi Katari theertham
x. Markandeya theertham
xi. Muneeswara theertham
xii. Rudragala theertham
xiii. Kailasa theertham
xiv. Palguna theertham
xv. Sri rama theertham

xvi. Sri Vishnu/ Sanku theertham

xvii. Dasavathara Theertham

xviii. Sri Pada theertham

xix. Garuda theertham

xx. Kaaya rasaayana theertham

xxi. Pedda goda (Elimineti kona)

xxii. Bhargave theertham

xxiii. Sri Hala Youdha theertham

xxiv. Saneswara theertham (Nalla rathi kona)

xxv. Dhruva theertham

xxvi. Panchami theertham

xxvii. Gandharva theertham

Not visible to the human eye.
 xxviii. Panchayudha theertham
The 5 thirthas named after the 5 divine weapons of Vishnu, viz, Sankha (Conch) theertham,
Chakra (Disc) theertham, Gada (Club) theertham, Sainga (bow) Dhanus theertham and
Nandaka (sword) theertham, which are all very holy pools and are situated above
theVishraksena saras.
They are close to the Vishvaksena Saras.
Here lord convinced for their panance and blessed them.

xxix. Agnikunda theertham

This lies above the Panchayudha tirthas & is inaccessible.

xxx. Thotti theertham

The sandal and saffron mixed thirumanjanam waters used for the ritual ceremonial bath of
The lord are collected on Fridays from this theertha.
Drinking this water will destroy all sins.

xxxi. Kayarasayana theertham

Hidden from the view.
Waters of this theertha if drunk, will purify the body.
Thondaiamaan had been entrusted by a Brahmin for the care of his pregnant wife. When
brahmin went on a pilgrimage. Unfortunately the woman died. Venkteshwara instructed
Thondaimaan to dip her corpse in this water. He did so, and she came back to life.

xxxii. Vishvaksena sarasu

Vishvaksena, the son of Varuna, rendered penance & blessed to be the Lords commander-
in-chief to be with Vishnu.

Other places to visit in Tirumala

Dear park: at the mid of the main steps way to Tirumala from Tirupati.
Solar wind mill fans.
Bagavath Gita park (krishna with Arjuna arch).
Lepakshi hand crafts (behind, there is a small park).
Sanku mitta (Lords Namam, disc & shanka).

Vengamamba samadhi (devotees thomb)

NarayanaGiri gardens. Near SV museum.
Chandragiri garden (Chadragiri view, other trekking way to Tirupati).
 Sri vari Museum
Silathoranam/ Rock garden
Srivari Sikhara Darshanam (opposite to sila thoranam & chakra theertham).
Sri Vari Padalu

Sri Varaha Swamy temple

Sri Bedi Anjaneya Swamy temple: just opposite to main temple gopuram.
Sri Venkateswara Dhyana Vignan Mandiram
Asthana Mandapam (function hall)

TTD gardens (flowers for lord design).

Purohit Sangam (free TTD marriage hall)
Gogarbham Gardens (on the way to papavinasanam)
Sri Venugopala swamy temple (on the way to papavinasanam).

Reserve forest areas if seshachalam

Without guidance from the ground-level staff it would be risky to undertake combing for
woodcutters and search for red sanders dumps. In case of any attack by the elephants, the
police and task force personnel will find it difficult to escape. Beat officers are well trained in
watching the movement of wild elephants and paving escape channels at random. Police to
compulsorily take the support of our beat officers before venturing into the forests The
Hindu.
Smugglers pelting the policemen with stones, special party members chases the gang and
catches and further investigates.

1. Paruveta mandapam
2 km away amidst the thick forests.
Historical evidences says that this festival was first introduced by Tallapaka Pedda
Tirumalacharya, the elder son of the saint & poet Tallapaka Annamacharya in 16 th century
A.D. and was stopped at somtetime due to unknown reasons.
TTD revived this festival in 2010, observing every year. Karthika vanajhojana
mahotsavam, organises mass community dining programme in the lush green forests covered
with green amla trees of seshachala ranges during Karthika masam (Nov-Dec).
Deities of Sri Malayappa swamy and his consorts will be brought here and snapana
Tirumanjanam will be rendered between 11am to 1pm. Later the pilgrim devotees will be
served annaprasadam between 1pm to 3pm. Cultural programmes to match the occasion.
TTD cancells arjitha sevas like Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam,
Vasanthotsavam and Sahasra deepalankara sevas in view of the festival.
2. Pulibonu Bavi
Known as Pulibonu in SV National park and Chamala valley belt.
Base camp to view and protect. One of the most strategic locations.
Water availability at the Kalyani reservoir makes elephants and panthers felt, lures the
woodcutters, poachers cook wild meat and relax. Surroundings are Karivepaku
Kona,Thollagutta and Tenkayanettu are rich with red sanders is the cause for the worst
ravage of smuggling activity.
Wood cutter smugglers enter the forest from behind Panapakam railway station,
Mungilipattu, Ithepalle villages. Risky to stay at nights for Police and forest personnel. A
ruined watch tower to watch animals/ smugglers/ wood cutters. Elephants, panthers, bears
and boars. Elephants can easily bring down the watch tower, and absolutely there is no
protection to the guards. It is the regular observation of the Task Force dusk and forest
officials.
3. Chamla range valley
Pulibonu base camp beside Kalyani dam.

4. Muderlakurava slope
The 150-year-old British era forest track between Railway Kodur and Tirumala hills saw its
glory during 1870-1940. Used to command an area of over 75,000 hectares, connecting
almost all vital forest routes in the Seshachalam hills, covering Pulibonu, Talakona, Chamla
valley, and Rajampeta of Kadapa division. After Independence, the road became unused. In
the late 1980s, the track was closed here.
Reopened but for security reasons limiting access only to forest officials. Tirumala
toPullampeta foothills village in Kadapa district over 50 km distance. Forest base camps
maintained connectivity to various difficult spots such as Pulagurapenta, Vageti
Kona,Kangi Madugu (Kadapa forest, famous for high-grade red sanders
trees), Moghilipentajunction point and Annadammula Banda is made more clear.
Favourite haunt of wild elephants and panthers. Observed 26 wild elephants are moving in
this belt.
5. Vageti Kona
11 km from Kodur (Kadapa dt). A tourist spot accesible from VPR Kandriga (VenkataPathi
Raju Kandriga) and Pandetipalli.
Small irrigation dam built during 1950's to augument the water falls of Gunjana (derived
from Kunjara [elephant]) river.
Gunjana falls bigger than Talakona falls. Hills are tinged with red-quartz rocks.
6. Chakalibana teertham/ Chakirevu baana
Near Kukkaladoddi, British guest house (balupalli bungalow?).
Accessible for forest officials by foot and vehicles.

7. Pagadimanu gundam/ Pandi gunta

3km to Chakalibana teertham.
A km from here is Bandi Irusulu teertham.
Pit made by a wild boar.
8. Bandi Irusulu teertham
Literally translated to mean cart axle.
Pre-historic rock paintings made approximately 10,000 years ago. On the other side of it
are groove marks that ancient men made while sharpening his weapons or tools/ arrows on
the hills.
9. Pyramid hill (looked like Pyramid)
10. Sanyasivani/ Sanyasolla Gavi (cave of an ascetic)
1Km from the Bandi Irusulu teertham has more caves.
Posted 19th May 2016 by Vignan