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THE LEGEND OF SEVEN HILLS - INDEX

Introduction

Vrishabhachala Legend

"So listen to legends! Though they are many and strangerly at variance with one another, I will stick on to the very popular and highly acclaimed legends only. 

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Let us now go back to the hoary past precisely Kritayuga, when it was called Vrishabhachala.


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Anjanachala Legend

Seshachala Legend

The Second peak is associated with Anjana Devi, the revered mother of Hanuman, the peerless Rambhakta of Tretayuga.


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According to Bhavishyottara Purana, once it appears, there arose a dispute between Adisesha - the king of serpents .

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Venkatachala Legend

Srivari Pushkarini

According to one Purana, there lived once in the pilgrim town of Kalahasti a venerable brahmin, who after years of pining for the birth of a son.

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" Then listen, the Pushkarani water in which you bathed is reputed to be as sacred as Mandakini river water used by the celestials for all purposes. 

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Varahaswamy Shrine

Sri Mahavishnu's Descent

This Varaha Swamy is the third incarnation of Srimahavishnu taken to rescue Bhumata, when thrown into sea by Hiranyaksha. 

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" Now hear me intently!"" Manu once performed a great yagna on a grand scale attended by celestials too. 


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Archamurthy

" What singularity can we find there and what is their significance? Please tell us before going."

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