Seshachalam Hills

Seshachalam Hills are

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.

Religious significance

The Seshachalam hill ranges running to North West to South East, over to a length about 80 km and width ranged from 32 to 40 km in the two Rayalaseema region districts, Tirupati 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 1187 m above

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

Gallery

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

References

• Encyclopædia Britannica
• Temples and Legends of Andhra Pradesh
• Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve

14°20′00″N 78°15′00″E / 14.33333°N 78.25°E / 14.33333; 78.25

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