Places to visit in Tirumala

According to tradition , there are more than 108 sacred tirthas (springs) at Tirumala hills. Prominent among them are: Swami Pushkarini, Kumara Dhara Tirtha, Tumburu Tirtha, Rama Krishna Tirtha, Akasha Ganga Tirtha, Papavinasanam, Gogarba Tirtha (Pandava Tirtha), Jabili Tirtha, Vaikunta Tirtha, Pasupudhara Tirtha, and Kapila Tirtha at Tirupati. It is believed that one who takes dip in the sacred water will attain salvation from the cycle of birth and death. Vamana Purana, Bhavishyothara purana, Bramha Purana, Varaha Purana, Padma Purana and Skanda Purana describe the significance of these sacred springs.

Swami Pushkarini : This tank, adjacent to the Temple, is highly sacred. Pilgrims take bath here before entering the temple.A bath in the Holy tank purifies one's body and soul.

Akasa Ganga : This is a waterfall about 3 kms to the north of the temple.

Papavinasanam : This is about 5 kms to the north of the temple.

Vaikunta Tirtham : It is at a distance of 3 kms from north-east of the temple.

Tumbura Tirtham : About 16 kms north of the temple.

Geological Arch (Silathoranam) : This rare geological formation is situated at 1 km north of the temple.

TTD Gardens : The Devasthanam maintains beautiful, Ornamental gardens with rare species of plants and trees.

Astana Mandapam (Sadas Hall) : This is the venue for the devotional programmes like discourses, music concerts, Hari Kathas and Bhajanas conducted under the auspices of Dharma Prachara Parishad.

Sri Venkateswara Dhyana Jnana Mandiram (SV Museum) : This building, an architectural beauty, houses a museum, meditation center and photo gallery. This complex is built at a cost of 4 crores. Places of interest in and around Tirupati.

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