Swami Pushkarini was originally
in Vaikuntam and belonged to Sri Maha Vishnu. It was
set on Earth by Garuda, for the sport of Sri Venkateswara.
It is adjacent to the Sri Venkateswara temple.
Pilgrims bathe here before entering
the main temple.
The mukkoti of Swami Pushkarini
(the merging of over three crore teerthams
in Swami Pushkarini) occurs on Mukkoti Dwadasi
(the twelfth day of the fortnight of Dhanur Masa). Therefore,
it is believed that bathing in the Swami Pushkarini
on this day, is equivalent to bathing in the holy river,
Ganges.
On the western bank of the Swami
Pushkarini is the Sri Varahaswami temple, while on its
southern bank is the Sri Venkateswara temple.
The wooden-float festival of Lord
Sri Venkateswara in the month of February/March and
Avabhrudhasnanam or Chakrasnanam during Brahmotsavam
takes place in the Swami Pushkarini.
