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ToggleAkasa Ganga - Greatness
One who bathes in Akasa Ganga at sunrise on the full moon day with the asterism chitta in the month of chaitram shall be liberated.
Why one should visit this place
This holy theertham is found it's rendering in the Vedas and it is believed that Akasa Ganga Teertham originates from the lotus feet of Lord Venkateswara.
In ancient days, the priests of the temple carried the water all the way from this part of the jungle to the temple in the morning hours.
This custom is still continued today, though limited to special occasions. Recently, water lines were laid into the Lord Venkateswara temple to carry the water from Akasa Ganga for regular rituals of the deity.
Bathing in this water is really refreshing and is said to wash away the evils and confer good fortune.
Location
At a distance of 3 km from Tirumala Bus Station & 5 km from Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple, Akasa Ganga is a sacred waterfall on the foothill of Venkatadri Tirumala.
The waterfall is about 5 km from the main Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple and the Tirumala Nambi family is allowed to carry the holy water from the waterfall to the temple.
It is one of the popular Tirumala places to visit.
The Birth Place of Hanuman - Anjanadri
It is said that Anjana Devi did penance here and begot her son Anjaneya.
Tirumala Nambi used to bring holy waters from Papavinasanam to Srivari temple daily. Sri Varu tested him in the form of a hunter and created this holy waterfall ‘Akasa Ganga’ to reduce the burden of his beloved devotee.
Adjacent to Akasa Ganga, one can have a darshan of the temple dedicated to Sri Anjana Devi and Sri Bala Anjaneya Swami. APSRTC bus service is available to this place from Tirumala. Visit Sacred theertham in your next trip to Tirumala and protect nature and Tirumala a clean and green Tirumala.
