Bhadrachalam is a small town in Khammam District, Telangana state, India. It is a pilgrimage town for the Hindus. Lord Sree Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple, a Lord Rama temple is situated here on the banks of Godavari river. It is also known as Bhadrachalam Temple.

Lord Sree Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple is famous for the wedding anniversary celebrations of Lord Rama & his consort, Goddess Sita, which occur here on Rama Navami day (a Hindu festival day). Bhadrachalam is closely linked with the Great Hindu Epic, Ramayana. Goddess Sita and Lakshmana (brother of Lord Rama or Sri Rama) were believed to have stayed near Bhadrachalam at Parnasala. Lord Rama is believed to have crossed the Godavari river on his way to Sri Lanka (to rescue Goddess Sita from Ravana), where the current temple is situated. Kabirdas, a famous 15th-century Indian saint & mystic poet is also associated with this temple.

Kancharla Gopanna, a Tahasildar, and a 17th-century saint composer is believed to have constructed this temple, with treasury funds. Knowing this the Sultan (King) imprisoned him at the Golconda Fort for 12 years. It is believed that Lord Rama mystically returned the 6 lakh Mohurs, money spent by Gopanna to the King, exposing themselves as Ramoji and Laxmoji. Gopanna became Bhadrachala Ramadasa, who has composed many songs praising God Rama.

How Do I Go to Bhadrachalam Temple?

Temple at Bhadrachalam is 312 kilometers east of Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana state. There is a state government bus station here.

Bhadrachalam Road railway station is the nearest railway station to the temple town at around 40 kilometers. Dornakal Junction, 105 kilometers away, is another major railway station.

Rajahmundry Airport is near Lord Sree Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple, around 180 kilometers away.

Accommodation Near the Temple

Single and Double Rooms are available in the two buildings owned by the temple. There are 15 cottages also. You can book the temple rooms online.