The famous Nimishamba (the incarnation of Parvathi, the goddess wife of Lord Shiva) temple is on the opposite bank of the Lokapavani river.

It is a belief that Parvathi will clear all the problems and troubles of her devotees within a minute (nimisha in Sanskrit), and hence the name.

It is believed that performing some aesthetic poojas (worship) at this temple could bring a lot of relief to the sufferings one may have gone through in life.

[1] It is said that the hill got its name after a wild elephant, Kari attacked and killed four girls taking bath.

To bring them back to life Sage Kutsamuni undertook a rigorous penance and requested the Lord to save His devotees.

Another legend has it that during the building of the bridge to Lanka to bring back Sita, Sugreeva brought this hillock, also called ‘Neelachala’ from Tirumala (Thirupathi).

[4] The traditional car festival held every year is believed to have been initiated by sage Vaikhanasa as early as the Treta Yuga.

This practice is being continued and annual fair takes place during Kumbha Masa Palguna (February-March), when a large number of pilgrims attend.