Must Visit Seventeen Tirthas

Must Visit Seventeen Tirthas in Tirumala and Tirupati

Suta Rishi addressed sages about the Mahatyam of the seventeen tirthas beginning with the Kapila Tirthas

  1. Kapila Tirthas : At the foot of the hill is enshrined Kapila Lingam which was formerly worshipped by the Sage Kapila in the Patala Loka. For some cause it split the earth and rose to its surface and all the Devas prayed that it might rest there alone. Making an opening in the earth in front of it, appeared a Kapila- Pasu (Tawny Cow) later on and this hole is the Kapila Tirtha which possesses the power of destroying all sins.
  2. Sakra Tirthas: Above the Kapila Tirtha lies the very holy Sakra Tirtha, by a bath in which Indra became released of the curse of Gautama for his Illicit connection with Ahalya.
  3. Vishvaksena Saras: Above this second one is the sacred Vishvaksena Saras where Vishvaksena, the son of Varuna, rendered penance and obtained an identical form with that of Vishnu together with the commander-ship of Vishnu’s forces
  4.  Panchayudha Tirthas:  The five Tirthas named after the five weapons of Vishnu, Viz. Sankha (Conch), Chakra (disc), Gada (Club), Sarnga (bow) and Nadaka (sword), which are all very holy pools, are situated above the vishvaksena saras.
  5. Agnikunda Tirthas: This lies above the Panchayudha Tirthas and is inaccessible.
  6. Brahma Tirtha: Above the last one is situated the Brahma Tirtha which confers great merit.
  7. Saptarishi Tirthas: Near the Brahma Tirtha are the Saptarishi Tirthas which contain holy waters. Of these seven tirthas, the first one possesses ten times as great 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.

How to reach Kapila Theertham ?

  1. It is 2 km from Tirupati Bus station. Share auto-rickshaws will be running to Kapila Theertham junction with high frequency.

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14 comments

  1. SESHAGIRIRAO MELLACHERVU
    January 21, 2016 at 6:23 am

    Kamal garu, some time back i requested you to inform whether there is any private transport arrangement in Tirumala to visit all teerdhams and also the approximate charges. you informed that you will ascertain it and inform. Please inform the position. Further i made it a habit to go through the news letter daily in the morning just like reading the newspaper.As a result i was able to clarify the doubts among Tirumala goers on several issues.Thanks for your dedication. May Lord Sri venkateswara shower his blessings on you.

    • kamal
      January 21, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Dear Sir,

      Could you let me know which Theerthams ,you are planning to visit other than Akasa Ganga, Chakra theertha, Papavinasanam, Japali Theertham, Srivari Pushkarini, so that I can check with them ?

      Thanks,

  2. SESHAGIRIRAO MELLACHERVU
    January 21, 2016 at 8:54 am

    Sir, you said that Agnikunda teerdha is inacceesable. Therefore
    would like to visit sakra teerdha,viswaksena saras,panchayudha teerdhas,Brahma teerdha and saptarshi teerdha.Please guide me to visit them.

    • kamal
      January 22, 2016 at 5:00 am

      Dear Sir,

      TTD forest department will not allow to access these theerthams. Theerthams, Kapila theertham, Akasa ganga theerdham, Chakra theertham, Papavinasanam, Japali theertham, Srivari pushkarni, pandava theertham are accessible by road.

      Remaining theerthams need little trekking.

      Thanks,

    • kamal
      January 24, 2016 at 9:26 am

      Dear Sir,

      Here is the number Manikanta 9700621115 who will take you to Tirumala Theertham

      Thanks,

  3. Rajasekhar
    May 10, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Hai kamal sir,

    Thank u for the info…i I’m interested in trekking!!
    Could u please tell me HOW and WHEN I can reach these therthams (Saptarshi,Panchayuda, Brahma,Viswaksena, Sakra)???

    • kamal
      May 11, 2016 at 1:14 am

      Dear Sir,
      Sure, I have noted you mail id. Will surely let you know in advance about trekking plan
      Thanks,

      • Manohar Kulkarni
        February 19, 2017 at 12:03 pm

        Thank u for the info…i I’m interested in trekking!!
        Could u please tell me HOW aznd WHEN I can reach these therthams (Saptarshi,Panchayuda, Brahma,Viswaksena, Sakra)???

  4. Madan
    May 27, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    We would like to visit theethams in Tirumala during our Tirumala Visit, could you please share the contact of the person who can guide us to visit the theertham at tirumala. Thanks,
    Madan

    • kamal
      May 28, 2016 at 7:18 am

      Dear Sir,
      There is no guide as such for this activity. We used to visit Theerthams as a group. I can let you know the theerthams which are easily accessible for other theerthams it should be special days only. I will let you know in advance.
      Thanks,

  5. Mathan Raj. T
    March 4, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    Dear Sir,

    I want to visit all the theerthams at thirupathi…..I need your guidance…..How to get in touch with u people… how long it will take to cover all theerthams…..
    and best time to visit to all the theerthams..

    need your guidance please.

  6. Spandana
    December 10, 2017 at 9:31 am

    Dear sir,
    We are visiting TIRUPATHI next week. Can you please guide us which are the important places should we visit in TIRUPATHI and tirumala for 2 complete days.

    • Tejas
      December 10, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      HI Madam,

      You can contact at 9393939510 for guiding and places you can visit in 2 days they will suggest you.

      Thanks

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