Tirumala, March 14 -- Sri Kumaradhar Theertha Mukkoti, one of the sacred annual torrent fest, was celebrated in Tirumala Seshachala Forest on the auspicious occasion of Phalguna Pournami on Friday.
According to legends like Varaha, Markandeya Puranas, it was named after an aged sage turns to his teen(koumaryam) with the blessings of Swamy, after performing penance here and since then this place is known as Kumaradhara.
While Padma and Vamana Puranas states, since the commander in chief of Gods, Sri Kumara Swamy killed Demon Tarakasura, the place became popular as Kumaradhara.
Pongal, Sambar Rice, curd rice, Pulihora packets, drinking water and buttermilk packets were distributed by the Srivari Sevaks to the trekking devotees at Papav...