A sacred waterfall about 3 km from the Tirumala temple, one of the famous tirthas (holy water bodies) of the seven hills. Water from the falls is the only water used in the daily bathing ritual of the temple's main deity.
The site is small and atmospheric — a stepped path leads down to the falls and a small shrine at the base. Visiting is straightforward; most Tirumala pilgrims combine the trip with the Papavinasanam Dam and waterfall a few kilometres further on. Shared jeeps and TTD buses connect Tirumala temple complex to both. The falls are most dramatic during and just after the monsoon (August–November).