Akasa Ganga

Akasa Ganga is a sacred waterfall and theertham located about 3 kilometres northwest of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in the Seshachalam Hills of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. Revered as a holy water source for the temple's daily rituals and abhishekam, it flows through forested hills and is reached by a flight of steps. The site combines natural scenic beauty with religious importance and is a popular pilgrimage and sightseeing stop near Tirumala.

Visitors can expect a forested hillside setting with a waterfall flowing over rocky terrain, accessed via a stepped pathway of several hundred steps. At the base there is a small shrine and bathing area where pilgrims take a holy dip. The surroundings are wooded and relatively quiet compared to the main temple complex. Facilities are basic, and the visit involves descending and climbing steps with views of the valley and natural stream.

Akasa Ganga is traditionally regarded as a sacred theertham of Tirumala Hills, with its water historically carried daily for the abhishekam and rituals of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. The theertham is part of the group of sacred water bodies in the Seshachalam Hills that have been associated with the temple's worship practices for centuries.

Considered highly sacred by devotees, the water of Akasa Ganga is believed to originate at the lotus feet of Lord Venkateswara and is used for the deity's daily consecration. Pilgrims consider bathing in the theertham auspicious for purification before temple darshan, and it holds importance during religious observances and festivals at Tirumala.