Akasha ganga Abhishekam, the main (bathing) abhishekam formalities of the divinity of Venkateswara Balaji temple is performed in the water of the Akasha ganga waterfalls. The main deity of Venkateswara temple, lord tirumala who is an personification of Sri maha Vishnu receives a sacred bath every day with water.

In ancient period elder’s crossed the woods and cross rough land to reach the waterfall and bring water to the Lord’s abhishekam early in the morning.  When Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam began taking care of the temples of Tirupati, the direct pipelines from the waterfall to the temple, reduce the work to a great extent. The belief that the holy bath in Akasha ganga theertham would save them from their sins. It’s better to go during this place look more beautiful or after monsoon. The waterfalls seem more refreshing. On their way to Akasa Ganga, pilgrims can also visit Papavinasanam, Gogarbham and Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple. These are also found in the Tirumala hills.  Chennai Balaji Travels that take their customers to all the places in and around Tirupati.