Theerthams (Holy Waterfalls) in Tirumala Tirumala shrine is a source of many holy waterfalls (Theertham/ Teertham). These are the sacred places where many sages undertook penance and had a glimpse of the Lord directly. They remove all sorts of sins. Let us try to know about them in brief. Let us visit them, absolve ourselves Read More
Tag: Gogarbha Theertham
There is Gogarbha Theertham three kilometres away from Tirumala temple towards the North. It resembles a cow’s womb where several sages undertook penance.
Hathiram Bhavaji (Sri Hathee Ram Bavaji)
Hathiram Bavaji /Sri Hathee Ram Bavaji Hathi means elephant in Hindi, and Bhavaji frequently chants Ram Mahanthula Mattam In the southwest direction of Ananda Nilaya, there is a big beautiful palace on a hillock. This palace is known as Mahanthula Mattam (monastery of Mahanth). Mahanth means a saint or a monk. A saint by the name Read More
Kshetrapalaka Sila / A stone of Kshetrapalaka
Kshetrapalaka Sila (A stone of Kshetrapalaka i.e., an inferior manifestation of Shiva) In the premises of Dhwajasthambha Mandapam towards the northeast direction, you can find an elevated stone platform whose height is 18 inches. This platform which is similar in shape to the Balipeetham is known as Kshetrapalaka Sila (Kshethrapalaka Stone). click here to read Read More
Kshethrapalaka Sila / A stone of Kshethrapalaka
Kshethrapalaka Sila (A stone of Kshethrapalaka i.e., an inferior manifestation of Shiva) In the premises of Dhwajasthambha Mandapam towards the northeast direction, you can find an elevated stone platform whose height is 18 inches. This platform which is similar in shape to the Balipeetham is known as Kshethrapalaka Sila (Kshethrapalaka Stone). click here to read Read More
