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Tradition says
Tradition: Neela Devi gave her own hair to replace Vishnu's, and blesses those who offer theirs. Tonsure is sharanagati - complete surrender.
Historians say
The main tonsure hall, with ten mini-kalyanakattas alongside. Around 1,189 barbers including about 214 women. Free, with sterilised blades, around 10-15 minutes, and hot-water bathing at each location.