KATAHA THEERTHAM TIRUMALA

To the left side of the exit of Hundi room and opposite to Annamacharya treasure trove there is ‘Kataha Theertham’ a tub like structure. This is where the Abhisheka theertham (holy water) coming out from the feet of the Lord is collected. This ‘Theertham must be consumed by chanting the name of Lord Venkateswara. It is said in Skanda Puranam that those who take this theertham would be liberated from their sins and all terminally ill people are cured of their illness.