Muktiprada teerthams

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On first day Pavitra Pratista, second day Pavitra Samarpana and on the last day Purnahuti will be observed. Mukti means liberation of the senses from the clutches of the mind. It is enlightenment or a state of self-realization of the soul through Bhakti.

A holy bath in the Muktiprada teerthams gives us salvation. They are seven in number and considered to be the holiest among all the 66crore teerthams as they are quite feasible to the public.

Even today, among these Seven torrents, TTD observes the annual festival for three in a grand manner.

Swamy Pushkarini-As per the temple legend Swami Pushkarini was originally in Vaikuntam and belonged to Sri Maha Vishnu. It was set on Earth by Garuda, as a sporting spot upon the instructions of Sri
Venkateswara Swamy in Kaliyuga. It is located adjacent to the Sri Venkateswara temple.

As the 66crore teerthams are not visible and feasible to take bath, it is believed that one holy dip in Swamy Pushkarini is equal to having taken bath in all these teerthams.

For this sacred teertham, Mukkoti Dwadasi, the twelfth fortnight of Dhanurmasa is considered to be auspicious. TTD observed Chakra Snanam on this important occasion in Swamy Pushkarini Theertham.

Gogarbham or Pandava Teertham: Suddha Dwadasi Sunday in Vrishabha month or Bahula Dwadasi day falling on Tuesday is considered auspicious for this torrent. Today, Gogarbham serves as the chief source of water in Tirumala.

Papavinasanam: Sunday with Sapthami Tidhi in Aswayuja Month or Dwadasi day in the advent of the star Uttarabhadra is considered auspicious for this torrent festival.

Akasaganga: The full moon day in the month of Mesha with Chitra Nakshatra is believed sacred.

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