Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Sapthagiri

 The seven peaks are called 

  1. Vrushabhadri – Hill named after an Asura Vrushabha who penanced on Lord Srinivasa
  2. Anjanadri – Hill of Lord Hanuman. it is said Hanuman's mother Anjanadevi did penance (tappassu) for 12 years.
  3. Neeladri – Hill of Neela Devi – It is believed that hair offered by the devotees is accepted by Neela Devi. It is because of boon granted by Lord Venkateswara to Neela Devi.
  4. Garudadri or Garudachalam – Hill of Garuda, the vahana of Lord Vishnu
  5. Seshadri or Seshachalam – Hill of Sesha, the dasa of Lord Vishnu
  6. Naraynadri– Hill of Narada Muni
  7. Venkatadri – Hill of Lord Venkateswara

The seven hills, also called Saptagiri, represent the Saptarishi (seven sages). 

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