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{{Short description|Significant part of the Eastern Ghaats in Telengana}}
{{Short description|Part of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh, India}}
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The '''Seshachalam Hills''' are [[hill range|hilly ranges]] part of the [[Eastern Ghats]] in southern [[Andhra Pradesh]] state, in southeastern [[India]].
'''Seshachalam Hills''' are [[hill range|hilly ranges]] part of the [[Eastern Ghats]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] state, southeastern [[India]]. The Seshachalam hill ranges are predominantly present in [[Annamayya district|Annamayya]] and [[Tirupati district|Tirupati]] districts of the [[Rayalaseema|Rayalaseema region]] in Andhra Pradesh.


==Geology==
==Geology==
The ranges were formed during the [[Precambrian]] era (3.8 billion to 540 million years ago). Minerals contained in these hills include sandstone and shale interbedded with limestone. The ranges are bounded by the [[Rayalaseema]] uplands to the west and northwest, and the [[Nandyal]] Valley to the north.
The ranges were formed during the [[Precambrian]] supereon (3.8 billion to 539 million years ago). Minerals contained in these hills include sandstone and shale interbedded with limestone. The ranges are bounded by the [[Rayalaseema]] uplands to the west and northwest, and the [[Nandyal]] Valley to the north.
[[File:Andhra Pradesh - Landscapes from Andhra Pradesh, views from Indias South Central Railway (83).JPG|thumb|750px|center|'''Seshachalam Hill''' Range Panoramic view, [[Talakona]]]]
[[File:Andhra Pradesh - Landscapes from Andhra Pradesh, views from Indias South Central Railway (83).JPG|thumb|750px|center|Seshachalam Hill Range – panoramic view, [[Talakona]].]]


==Religious significance==
==Religious significance==
[[Tirumala - Tirupati|Tirupati]], a major [[Hindu]] pilgrimage town is located in the hills. The hills contain seven peaks namely, Anjanadri, Garudadri, Narayanadri, Neeladri, Seshadri, [[Venkata (hill)|Venkatadri]] and Vrishabhadri, the highest at about 600 m (2,000 ft) above sea level. The seven peaks are said to represent the seven hoods of [[Shesha|Lord Adisesha]], the king of serpents in [[Hindu mythology]]. The [[Srivenkateshwara National Park]] is also located in these ranges. The famous [[Natural Arch, Tirumala Hills]] is also a part of Seshachalam Hills, which dates back to the period in between Middle and Upper [[Proterozoic Eon]].
[[Tirumala - Tirupati|Tirumala]], a major [[Hindu]] pilgrimage town near the city of Tirupati is located on the hills. The hills contain seven peaks namely, Anjanadri, Garudadri, Narayanadri, Neeladri, Seshadri, [[Venkata (hill)|Venkatadri]] and Vrishabhadri, the highest at about 1000 m (3,300 ft) above sea level. The seven peaks are said to represent the seven hoods of [[Shesha]], the king of the serpents in [[Hindu mythology]]. The [[Sri Venkateswara National Park]] is also located in these ranges. The famous [[Natural Arch, Tirumala Hills]] is also a part of Seshachalam Hills, which dates back to the period in between Middle and Upper [[Proterozoic Eon]].


The Seshachalam hill ranges running to
The Seshachalam hill ranges run North West to South East, to a length about 80&nbsp;km and width ranging from 32 to 40&nbsp;km in the two Rayalaseema districts, Tirupati and Kadapa. These ranges have typical gorges and gaps due to faulting and stream erosion resulting in discontinuous ranges. The altitude of Seshachalam hill ranges varies from 168 to 1187&nbsp;m above [[mean sea level|MSL]]. The highest hill summit is Tellaralla penta (1187&nbsp;m) and most of the other hill peaks are above 900&nbsp;m MSL.<ref>{{cite journal |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292149291_DIVERSITY_AND_QUANTIFICATION_OF_TREES_IN_SESHACHALAM_HILL_RANGES_EASTERN_GHATS_INDIA#pf2 |last1=Babu |first1=M.V |date=2010 |pages=143–161 |title=DIVERSITY AND QUANTIFICATION OF TREES IN SESHACHALAM HILL RANGES, EASTERN GHATS, INDIA |volume=18 |journal=Indian Journal of Tropical Biodiversity |via=[[ResearchGate]]}}</ref>
North West to South East, over to a length about 80&nbsp;km
and width ranged from 32 to 40&nbsp;km in the two
Rayalaseema region districts, Chittoor and Kadapa.
These ranges have typical gorges and gaps due to
faulting and stream erosion resulting in to
discontinuous ranges. The altitude of Seshachalam hill
ranges varies from 168 to 1187m above MSL. The
highest hill peak is Tellaralla penta (1187m) and most
of the other hill peaks are above 900m MSL.<ref>https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292149291_DIVERSITY_AND_QUANTIFICATION_OF_TREES_IN_SESHACHALAM_HILL_RANGES_EASTERN_GHATS_INDIA#pf2</ref>


==Protected reserve forest==
==Protected reserve forest==
In 2010, it was designated as a [[Biosphere reserves of India|Biosphere Reserve]].
In 2010, it was designated as a [[Biosphere reserves of India|Biosphere Reserve]]. It has large reserves of [[Pterocarpus santalinus|red sandalwood]] which is used in medicines, soaps, religious rituals, etc.
It has large reserves of [[Pterocarpus santalinus|red sandalwood]] which is used in medicines, soaps, spiritual rituals, etc.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:After heavy rain sky has been joined with cirrus and sun.......!.jpg|A scenic view of Seshachalam Hills
File:After heavy rain sky has been joined with cirrus and sun.......!.jpg|A scenic view of Seshachalam Hills
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==In popular culture==
*''[[Pushpa: The Rise]]'', a 2021 Indian film is about illegal logging in the Seshachalam Hills region


==References==
==References==
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* [http://secure.britannica.com/eb/topic-536060/Seshachalam-Hills Encyclopædia Britannica]
* [http://secure.britannica.com/eb/topic-536060/Seshachalam-Hills Encyclopædia Britannica]
* [http://www.hindubooks.org/temples/andhrapradesh/tirupati/page3.htm Temples and Legends of Andhra Pradesh]
* [http://www.hindubooks.org/temples/andhrapradesh/tirupati/page3.htm Temples and Legends of Andhra Pradesh]
* [http://www.seshachalambiospherereserve.in Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve]
* [http://www.seshachalambiospherereserve.in Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911201300/http://www.seshachalambiospherereserve.in/ |date=11 September 2019 }}
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[[Category:Hills of Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Hills of Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Tirupati district]]
[[Category:Tirupati]]
[[Category:Eastern Ghats]]
[[Category:Eastern Ghats]]
[[Category:Geography of Chittoor district]]
[[Category:Geography of Tirupati district]]




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Latest revision as of 14:06, 28 January 2026


Seshachalam Hills are hilly ranges part of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh state, southeastern India. The Seshachalam hill ranges are predominantly present in Annamayya and Tirupati districts of the Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh.

Geology[edit | edit source]

The ranges were formed during the Precambrian supereon (3.8 billion to 539 million years ago). Minerals contained in these hills include sandstone and shale interbedded with limestone. The ranges are bounded by the Rayalaseema uplands to the west and northwest, and the Nandyal Valley to the north.

Seshachalam Hill Range – panoramic view, Talakona.

Religious significance[edit | edit source]

Tirumala, a major Hindu pilgrimage town near the city of Tirupati is located on the hills. The hills contain seven peaks namely, Anjanadri, Garudadri, Narayanadri, Neeladri, Seshadri, Venkatadri and Vrishabhadri, the highest at about 1000 m (3,300 ft) above sea level. The seven peaks are said to represent the seven hoods of Shesha, the king of the serpents in Hindu mythology. The Sri Venkateswara National Park is also located in these ranges. The famous Natural Arch, Tirumala Hills is also a part of Seshachalam Hills, which dates back to the period in between Middle and Upper Proterozoic Eon.

The Seshachalam hill ranges run North West to South East, to a length about 80 km and width ranging from 32 to 40 km in the two Rayalaseema districts, Tirupati and Kadapa. These ranges have typical gorges and gaps due to faulting and stream erosion resulting in discontinuous ranges. The altitude of Seshachalam hill ranges varies from 168 to 1187 m above MSL. The highest hill summit is Tellaralla penta (1187 m) and most of the other hill peaks are above 900 m MSL.[1]

Protected reserve forest[edit | edit source]

In 2010, it was designated as a Biosphere Reserve. It has large reserves of red sandalwood which is used in medicines, soaps, religious rituals, etc.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Malwadi Gundam waterfalls on Tirumala hills
    Malwadi Gundam waterfalls on Tirumala hills
  • A scenic view of Seshachalam Hills
    A scenic view of Seshachalam Hills

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

  • Pushpa: The Rise, a 2021 Indian film is about illegal logging in the Seshachalam Hills region

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Babu, M.V (2010). "DIVERSITY AND QUANTIFICATION OF TREES IN SESHACHALAM HILL RANGES, EASTERN GHATS, INDIA". Indian Journal of Tropical Biodiversity. 18: 143–161 – via ResearchGate.

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