Kumaradhara Teertha Mukkoti Held at Tirumala

Tirumala, 19 Feb. 19: The annual Kumaradhara Mukkoti took place in Tirumala on Tuesday.

Of the 12 important Muktiprada theerthas in Tirumala, Kumaradhara is considered to be one. This torrent festival usually falls on the auspicious day of Magha Pournami.

Significance:

Kumaradhara Theertham is believed to be the place where Lord Kumara, the divine commander of Devas, took penance after killing the demon named Tarakasura.

While It is also believed that a devotee of Lord Vishnu lost his way in the hills and started meditating. Lord Vishnu appeared before him and asked to take a bath in this pond. This holy dip transformed the man into a sixteen year old boy and the pond came to be known as Kumara Theertham.