Papavinasam Theertham
పాపవినాశనం
A sacred mountain water source said to 'wash away sins,' where devotees bathe under waterfall-like outlets, with a reservoir and forest scenery nearby.
Papavinasam is about 5 kilometers north of the Tirumala temple. Its name means 'destroyer of sins,' and devotees believe that bathing here washes away wrongdoing. The current bathing area consists of multiple outlets channeling water from a dam, with separate sections for men and women. It is very crowded during festivals. The Papavinasam Reservoir beside it is surrounded by forest and has a tranquil landscape. It can be reached by hill bus or hired car, and is often combined with Akasa Ganga and the Japali temple as a one-day pilgrimage route around Tirumala.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Akasa Ganga Theertham
- Sri Japali Hanuman Temple
- Silathoranam Natural Arch
- Sri Venkateswara Museum, Tirumala
- Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
- Srivari Padalu
- Alipiri Footpath (Alipiri Mettu)
- Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park