The Significance of Sri Swamy Pushkarini in Tirumala

Sri Swamy Pushkarini is located on the northern side of the Lord Venkateshwara Temple is considered as one of the finest iconic bond attractions in Tirumala.  Sri Swamy Pushkarini is spread over one and a half acres and it was constructed during ancient and medieval times. Sri Swamy Pushkarini has the utmost reverence and religious significance. It was built by Saluva King Nrusimha Raya in 1468. We can find a Mantapam in the middle of the Sri Swamy Pushkarini also called Neerata Mandapam. In later days the saint-poet Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya got the steps built up to the mid of the Mandapam.

Sri Swamy Pushkarini

Sri Swamy Pushkarini comprises of three crores holy theerthas from all parts of the world.  Bathing in Sri Swamy Pushkarini is considered very holy equal to bathing in all holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswathi, etc. People have a strong belief that Lord Venkateshwara has himself bathed in the Sri Swamy Pushkarini along with his consorts. Lord Venkateshwara Swamy's famous devotee Garuda has brought Sri Swamy Pushkarini from Viakuntam to Bhoolokam.

Sri Swamy Pushkarini plays a pivotal role in imparting the traditions and rituals in Tirumala as according to Vykhanasa Agama Sastra Practices. Right from the 12th Century, The Vijayanagara Empire Sri Krishnadevaraya has commenced the special Harathi and Pooja to Sri Swamy Pushkarini. TTD is continuing the same tradition and practice of offering Harathi to Sri Swamy Pushkarini every day in the evening time.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has set up filters for water recycling in the year 1972. Sri Swamy Pushkarini water is drained and recycled continuously at regular intervals of time. Freshwater is always allowed from its springs. Sri Swamy Pushkarini has made a special land mark devotional legacy and structure across the globe. A Dip in the Sri Swamy Pushkarini will not only purifies one's body and soul but also provides Salvation and Moksha to the Devotees