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Saturday, January 5, 2019

Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala – Kumaradhara Theertham

Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala – Kumaradhara Theertham
Kumaradhara Theertham is one of the most sacred Theerthams in Tirumala. The place is not just popular for religious rites, but for its impeccable natural beauty as well.


Legends
Kumara Theertham:
Kumara Swamy after killing the demon Tarakasuran, took bath and performed penance here to absolve himself from Brahma Hatya sin upon Lord Siva suggestion. Hence the Theertham came to be called as Kumara Theertham.
Lord Vishnu performed penance here:
It is also believed that a devotee of Lord Vishnu lost his way in the hills and started meditating. Lord Vishnu appeared before him and asked to take a bath in this pond. This holy dip transformed the man into a sixteen-year-old boy and the pond came to be known as Kumara Theertham.
Prayers
It gives the cumulative merit of taking bath in the river ‘Ganga’ and other sacred rivers.
Connectivity
Kumaradhara Theertham situated at 12 Kms to the north-west of Srivari Temple. Kumaradhara Theertham can be reached from Tirumala via Japali Theertham, from Papavinasam Dam, from Talakona through forest via Annadammula banda, Gollolla raccha and from Kadapa district; Kodur-Balupalli / Kukkala Doddi / Mamandur. Also, beside Tirumala Veda patasala, mud road opened for vehicles.
Location

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