Neeladri Hills

The Fifth one is Neeladri Hills or Neelachalam.

Its the 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.

First devotee who gave her hair to god is definitely Neela Devi . Lord Srinivasa named this hill by her name as Neeladri. When Lord Srinivasa was hit by a Shepard on his head, a small portion of his scalp becomes bald. There is no hair growth over that place and this was noticed by Gandrva princess, Neeladevi. She sensed such a handsome face should not have any defect. Immediately she cuts a portion of her hair and implants it on his scalp with her powers. As locks is considered as the beautiful aspect of females, Lord Srinivasa notices her sacrifice and he said all the hair given to him by devotees in Tirupati belongs to Neeladevi. Giving our locks to god is the symbol of leaving our ego. The word “Talaneelalu” is also came from her name. Many devotees give their hair to Lord Balaji.