The Legend behind Hill "Garudachala"

As Garuda, the celebrated vahanam (vehicle) of Sri Vishnu transported to the earth, Lord's sporting hill, Kreedadri, it is also famous as Garudadri. When Garuda wanted to take Vrishabhachala back to Vishnuloka, the Lord directed Him to stay on the hill till end of the kalpa. Hence, also the name Garudachala. Since the Lord took up residence on Narayanadri, Bhairava, assisted by his attendant dogs, pramadas, and the army, guards the Hill. Holding a human skeleton and other weapons always, he stays ever attentive on the Hill.