Location: Known to be the birth place of Lord Hanuman, Japali Teertham is one of the most venerated sites in Tirupati.
Description: Japali Teertham is a well-known sacred water body in Tirumala. This holy pond is a prime attraction for tourists but still offers peaceful environments for devotees where they can worship as well as spend time amidst natural world. Within the woodlands surrounding this place, you will find an amazing shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman. To add more fun to your trip, you may trek through the thick woods on a visit to this shrine. This is another sacred spot in Tirumala which is believed to hold divine powers, so do not forget to take a bath in the holy water of Japali Teertham that can wash away all your sins and evils. Lord Hanuman was born on Saturday. So if you are lucky enough to pay homage at this shrine on the same day, then you may light a lamp before him and the almighty will fulfill all your wishes.
Activities: Magha Pournami, Phalguna Pournami, Pushya Pournami, Karthika Masa and Ksheerabdhi Dwadasi, all these auspicious occasions are held in the shrine and huge numbers of people take part in the festivals.
