SRI VENKATESWRA SUPRABATHAM,GADYAM,ASHTORA NAMAM&KARAVALAMBAM

The Venkatam Hill is believed to be a part of the celestial Mount Meru brought to the earth from Vaikuntam by garuda (Lord's vehicle), say the puranas. The Hills are said to be a manifestation of Adi Sesha (the cosmic serpent). The seven hills of the Tirumala are the said to represent the Seven hoods of Adi Sesha.
Many Alvars, Vaishnavacharyas and saints have praised the Tirumala Hill with great devotion. Tirumala Nambi, a descendent of the great ascetic Narada, spent his whole life in serving the Lord.