Tirtha means a Small pond or a Sanskrit: ), which literally means a ford, a shallow part
of a body of water that may be easily crossed has come to connote places of pilgrimage
associated with sacred water.
1. Bhimshankar Theertha
There are a lot of Sacred Tirthas according to Hinduism.
Taking a dip in them relieves one of his and some Tirthas are reputed to relieve one of his
specific problem.
Teerthas are different from Holy rivers like Ganges, Yamuna or Sarasvati.
Teertha may be small pond in the Temple precincts, or slightly away from it or may be
found in a forest or a mountain, with a small temple nearby.
It may be cold water or warm water spring, or a ford, pond or a rivulet.
I am listing some rare Teertha, so rare that I am unable to find their location.
Readers may help.
Kumjaamraka Teertha.Kumjaamraka means bent
This Theertha means bent Mango Tree.
This Teertha is for worshipping Lord Vishnu.
Lord Vishnu is reported to have appeared before Sage Raivya in a Mango Tree.
Hence, pilgrims are prescribed to worship Varaha first and then Venkateswara. In the Atri
Samhita (Samurtarchanadhikara), Varaha is described to be worshipped in three forms
here: Adi Varaha, Pralaya Varaha and Yajna Varaha. The image in the sanctum is of Adi
Varaha.
5. Chakra Tirtha.
Chakra Theertham is also a famous pond in Tirumala, which is located next to
Silathoranam and holds special importance. Visiting this site is considered as good as
touching the Lotus Feet of the Lord, which will deliver the devotees from their travails.
It is believed that when Lord Brahma observed grief at this site, Lord Vishnu plunged his
Sudarshana Chakra for cleansing it. The Sudarshana Chakra then fell into a place, which
later came to be known as Chakra Theertham. This pond is known for cleanse bathers of
sins that would lead them to the lotus feet of Lord Vishnu.
Chakra Theertham is located about 2 Km from the temple, in the same complex as the Sila
Thoranam is a rare natural rock arch. This place houses a Swayambu Lingam and is wellknown for being a popular tourist spot in Tirupati.
6. Bhimshankar Theertha.
Bhimashankar Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, is
situated in Bhavagiri (Bhorgiri) village, 50 km north-west of Khed, in Maharashtra, India.
Bhimashankar Shiva Mandir is about 110 km from Pune in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri
hills (Sahayadri Ranges). The temple is situated on the banks of River Bhima, it is from
here Bhima Rive flows south east and merges with the Krishna River near Raichur. Bhima
Shankar Temple gives a beautiful view of the forts, the rivers and the hill stations nearby.