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'blue goddess'), [2] also rendered as Neela Devi or Nappinnai, is a Hindu goddess, and a consort of the preserver deity Vishnu, along with Sridevi and Bhudevi. [3] [4] Niladevi is primarily revered in South India, particularly in Tamil culture, as one of Vishnu's consorts.
The sanctum sanctorum which houses idols of Sri Ranganatha Swamy, and his consorts Sri Bhudevi and Neela Devi. The temple is located in the Chikkapete (Chickpet) area of central Bangalore on Rangaswamy Temple Street. The road is named after the famous Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple.
Legend has it that Lord Rama came to this place and sat down in a very depressed mood, Bhumi devi and Niladevi felt so sad and wanted to cool him down and starting offering solace with a palm fan. Thus, in this ancient temple, Veetrirundha Perumal offers darshan with the two consorts, Neela Devi and Booma Devi on either side. [1]
Vaishnava Nambi temple is located in Thirukkurungudi, a village in Tirunelveli district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is located 45 km (28 mi) from Tirunelveli and 11 km (6.8 mi) from Nanguneri.
The second gateway tower, approached from the main gateway, measures 60 ft (18 m). The image of the presiding deity, Neela Meghar, is housed in the sanctum, which is approached through the gateways and the Mahamandapa. The sanctum also houses the image of Sridevi and Bhudevi on either side of Neela Meghar, Dandaka Maharishi and Garuda.
Tara is mentioned in the Devi Bhagavata Purana, where it is said that her favourite place is Cīna [10] (China) and also that Svarocisha Manu worshipped the deity on the banks of the Kalindi . [11] She is also attested in the Kalika Purana ' s 61st, 79th and 80th chapter.
Venkateswara noticed her sacrifice. As hair is a beautiful asset of the female form, he promised her that all his devotees who come to his abode would offer their hair to him, and she would be the recipient of all the hair received. Hence, it is believed that hair offered by the devotees is accepted by Neela Devi.
Neeladri – Hill of Neela Devi – It is believed that hair offered by the devotees is accepted by Neela Devi. It is because of boon [broken anchor] granted by Lord Venkateshwara to Neela Devi. Garudadri or Garudachalam – Hill of Garuda, the vahana of Lord Vishnu. Seshadri or Seshachalam – Hill of Shesha, the dasa of Lord Vishnu.