Narayanadri Hills

Narayanadri Hills

The third one is Narayanachalam or Narayanadri Hills ! In the old days, there was a devotee named Narayana who reached Venkatachala shrine wandering through the forests. He was attracted to the natural beauty of the hill and the forests. He was immensely delighted to watch the water falls and bathe in the gliding brooks.

He used to bathe in the holy spring on the hill. He bathed in the holy waters of Swami Pushkarini, and intensely meditated upon the Vyuha Lakshmi resting on the chest of the Lord. When Lord Srinivasa appeared before him Narayana implored him thus: “Oh Lord! Venkatapathi! This is my desire! Let this hill be known with my name as Narayanadri. Also may you descend on this hill to protect the devotees with your darshan.” Conceding his request immediately, Sri Venkateshwara liberated his soul. The hill is thus known as Narayanadri from that day onwards.