In addition to the Lord Sree Rama temple, there are other temples, such as Parnasala, Sri Rama Giri, Jattayu Paaka, Dummugudem, and Gundala. Bhadrachalam temple accommodation is also available for pilgrims.
Bhadrachalam Temple is Sri Seetharamachandra Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam of Bhadradri-Kothagudem District. The temple is on the holy river bank Godavari. Ramadas constructed the temple in the 17th Century. There are A/C and Non A/C rooms available at the temple.
History of the Bhadrachalam Temple
Contents
- 1 History of the Bhadrachalam Temple
- 1.1 Bhadrachalam Temple Timings:
- 1.2 Sri Seetharamachandra Swamy Temple Festivals:
- 1.3 Bhadrachalam Temple Accommodation
- 1.4 Cottages at Bhadrachalam Temple accommodation
- 1.5 Tourist places near Sri Seetharamachandra Swamy temple
- 1.6 Hotels near Bhadrachalam Temple
- 1.7 Temple Address
- 1.8 How to reach the Bhadrachalam Temple:
- 1.9 FAQs
- 2 What is the speciality of Bhadrachalam temple?
- 3 What is the story behind the Bhadrachalam temple?
- 4 What is the dress code for the Bhadrachalam temple?
- 5 How many steps are there in Bhadrachalam temple?
Sree Rama appeared in the dreams of his devotee Pokala Dhammakka and said about the idols of Rama, Sita, and Laxmana in Bhadragiri. Dhammakka recovered the gods from the anthill, constructed a bamboo temple, and performed pooja.
Bhagawan Rama told Dhammakka that one of his devotees would build a temple. The devotee turned into Bhakta Ramadas.
Kancharla Gopanna, a fervent devotee of Rama, was born to Linganna Murthy and Kamamba. Goppanna was the nephew of Akkanna, the administrative head in the court of Nawab Abdul Hasan Shah, known as Taneshah of Golconda. Gopanna as Tahsildar of Palvancha Paragana.
Once Gopanna heard about the Jatara at Bhadrachalam, he became curious and visited the Jatara. There, he found Dhammakka’s idols in an anthill, so he wanted to construct the temple.
Gopanna built the temple from the land revenue of 6 Lakhs without the permission of the Nizam Nawab. After the temple was created, Gopanna called Bhakta Ramadas.
After the temple was constructed, Ramadas experienced actual miseries. They dismissed them from services for misutilization of revenue for building the temple, and he was put in jail for 12 years.
One day late at night, Rama and Laxmana approached Nawab and paid 6 Lakh Mohurs, exposing them as Ramoji and Laxmoji, the servants of Bhakta Ramadas. After that, the Nawab realized that Rama and Laxmana had come, paid, and released Ramadas from jail.
Deities at the temple:
- Rama
- Sita
Bhadrachalam Temple Timings:
The Temple Timings are 4:30 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 9 pm.
Days | Timings |
Monday | 4:30 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 9 pm |
Tuesday | 4:30 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 9 pm |
Wednesday | 4:30 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 9 pm |
Thursday | 4:30 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 9 pm |
Friday | 4:30 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 9 pm |
Saturday | 4:30 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 9 pm |
Sunday | 4:30 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 9 pm |
Sri Seetharamachandra Swamy Temple Festivals:
- Vasantha Paksha Prayukta
- Srirama Navami
- Brahmotsavam
- Vaikuntha Ekadashi
- Vijayadashami
Other festivals:
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Sabari Smruti Yatra
- Dhammakka Seva Yatra
Bhadrachalam Temple Accommodation
These are the Bhadrachalam Temple accommodation. In Bhadrachalam, excellent accommodation facilities, such as government guest houses, tourism hotels, cottages, and Sadanams, are available. Accommodation is also available in private hotels.
Name | Location | Phone (+91-8743) | No. of Rooms | A/C or Non A/C | Tariff (INR) |
TTD Choultry- Single Bed (Ground Floor) | Dhyana Mandir | 232405 | 16 | Non A/C | 60.00 |
TTD Choultry- Double Bed (Ground Floor) | Dhyana Mandir | 232405 | 16 | Non A/C | 60.00 |
Sri Rama Sadan | CRO | 232467 | 18 | Non A/C | 300.00 |
Yadagiri Sadan (Single) | CRO | 232467 | 4 | Non A/C | 300.00 |
Yadagiri Sadan (Double) | CRO | 232467 | 4 | Non A/C | 300.00 |
Tanisha Kalyana Mandapam | CRO | 232467 | 2 Marriage Halls | Non A/C | Free |
Tanisha Kalyana Mandapam | CRO | 232467 | 2 Marriage Halls | Non A/C | 1000.00 |
Sowmithri Sadanam | CRO | 232467 | 10 | A/C | 600.00 |
Sowmithri Sadanam (Upstairs) | CRO | 232467 | 10 | A/C | 600.00 |
Sri Rama Nilayam | Temple | 232467 | 62 | 29 A/C 31 Non A/C 2 Halls | 600.00 300.00 400.00 |
Annavaram Choultry | TTD | 232405 | 8 | Non A/C | 100.00 |
Cottages at Bhadrachalam Temple accommodation
Name | No. of Rooms | No. of Beds | Tariff (INR) |
---|---|---|---|
Alluri Nilayam Single Room A/C (under repair) | 1 | 2 | N/A |
Kamala Kuteer Single Room Non A/C | 1 | 2 | 400.00 |
Veeranna Single Room Non A/C | 1 | 2 | 400.00 |
Rama Lakshmi Single Room Non A/C | 1 | 2 | 400.00 |
VBC Ground Floor Non A/C | 2 | 4 | 600.00 |
V.B.C First Floor Non A/C | 2 | 4 | 600.00 |
Koneru Single Room A/C Cottage | 1 | 2 | 750.00 |
Peddi Raju Single Room A/C Cottage | 1 | 2 | 750.00 |
Sagar Double Room Single A/C Cottage | 2 | 4 | 750.00 |
Dhana Lakshmi Nilayam Single Room A/C | 1 | 2 | 750.00 |
Sri Nilayam Single Room Double A/C | 1 | 2 | 750.00 |
Guptha Nilayam Single Room | 1 | 2 | 750.00 |
Ganesh Ramam A/C | 1 | 2 | 750.00 |
Nandi Nilayam Double Room Single A/C Cottage | 2 | 4 | 1000.00 |
Sarada Nilayam Double Room Single A/C Cottage | 2 | 4 | 1000.00 |
Brahmaji Double Room Double A/C | 2 | 4 | 1000.00 |
Sita Nilayam Single A/C Cottage | 1 | 2 | 1200.00 |
Shyama Vihar A/C Double A/C | 2 | 4 | 1200.00 |
Gold Star 3 Room Double A/C Cottage | 3 | 6 | 1500.00 |
Agarwal Single Room A/C Cottage | 1 | 2 | 1500.00 |
Venkata Nilayam A Block Double A/C | 2 | 4 | 1500.00 |
Rama Nilayam Double A/C | 2 | 4 | 1500.00 |
Padma Ramam A/C | 2 | 4 | 1500.00 |
Hanuma Ramam A/C | 2 | 4 | 1500.00 |
Subha Siva Ramam A/C | 2 | 4 | 1500.00 |
Tourist places near Sri Seetharamachandra Swamy temple
- Papi Kondalu Hills
- Parnasala
- River Sabari
- Abhaya Anjaneya Swamy Temple
- City Shopping
Hotels near Bhadrachalam Temple
These are the private hotels near the temple.
- Hotel Haritha
- Srinidhi residency
- The Sita Nilayam Cottage
- Sitaram Inn – Bhadrachalam
- Varun Residency
- Laxmi Venkateswara Hotel
- Sri Sudharsana Residency
- New Thirumala Residency Lodge
Temple Address
- Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Bhadrachalam, Telangana 507111
- Phone Number: 076600 07681
- Temple Website: Official Website
How to reach the Bhadrachalam Temple:
By Air:
Vijayawada is the nearest airport where flights are available.
On Train:
The nearest railway station is Bhadrachalam (Kothagudem), 40 km away.
By Road:
The state bus service, TSRTC, operates numerous buses connecting the town to places like Kothagudem, Hyderabad, Khammam, Warangal, Tirupati, Rajahmundry, Nalgonda, Chennai, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam.
FAQs
What is the speciality of Bhadrachalam temple?
Bhadrachalam is considered one of the Divya Kshetrams (impressive temples) on the banks of the Godavari River.
What is the story behind the Bhadrachalam temple?
Rama is said to have crossed the river Godavari on his way to Sri Lanka to rescue Sita, where the Bhadrachalam temple stands on the northern bank of the river. Legend has it that the son of Meru and Menaka, Bhadra, performed penances towards Rama here.
What is the dress code for the Bhadrachalam temple?
The dress code is the dhoti, lungi, or kurta pyjama for male devotees and sari or churidar with upper cloth for female devotees to enter the shrine, the temple sources said.
How many steps are there in Bhadrachalam temple?
50 steps.