Sri Kumaradhara Theertha Mukkoti Held

Sri Kumaradhar Theertha Mukkoti, one of the sacred annual torrent fest,

was celebrated on Friday in Tirumala Seshachala Forest on the auspicious occasion of Phalguna Pournami.  

According to legends like Varaha, Markandeya Puranas, it was named after an aged sage turns to his teen(koumaryam) with the blessings of Swamy, after performing penance here and since then this place is known as Kumaradhara.  While Padma and Vamana Puranas states, it since the commander in chief of Gods, Sri Kumara Swamy killed Demon Tarakasura, the place became popular as Kumaradhara.

Arrangements:

Pongal, Sambar Rice, curd rice, Pulihora packets, drinking water and buttermilk packets were distributed by the Srivari Sevaks to the trekking devotees at Papavinasanam Dam.  

A medical camp was also organized under and medicines were distributed to the devotees.  

The TTD Security and Police allowed only who are hale and healthy after thoroughly examining them with the help of the medical team.

The devotees were allowed to trek the path from 5am till 12noon.

Under the supervision of TTD Engineering and Forest Departments, walking tracks were  arranged to make the devotees comfortable at many places along the way.  A large number of devotees participated in this program.

While the officials of Annaprasadam, Health, Vigilance, Srivari Seva, Police monitored the arrangements from time to time.