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Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple Bhadrachalam - सीता रामचन्द्रस्वामी मंदिर भद्राचलम

Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple Bhadrachalam () - Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple Bhadrachalam Bhadrachalam Telangana

Key Highlights
◉ The temple is located on the banks of the sacred Godavari River.
◉ Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple is popularly known as South Ayodhya.

Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple, Bhadrachalam, also known as Sri Sita Ramachandraswamy Vari Devasthanam - Bhadrachalam, is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Bhagwan Ram in India. Located on the banks of the Godavari River in Bhadrachalam, it is known as South Ayodhya. Devotees believe that visiting the Bhadrachalam Devasthanam bestows peace, devotion, and the blessings of Bhagwan Ram for family harmony and prosperity.

Visitation Timings for Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple, Bhadrachalam
The temple is open throughout the week. Visits are available from approximately 4:30 am to 1:00 pm and from approximately 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Major Festivals of Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple, Bhadrachalam
Sri Rama Navami is the main festival. The biggest celebration at the temple is the celestial wedding of Bhagwan Ram and Sita, known as Sitarama Kalyanam. Sitarama Kalyanam is a highly auspicious festival in which devotees pass through the sacred Vaikuntha Gateway to receive blessings. Millions of devotees participate in this festival every year. Other festivals such as Vaikuntha Ekadasi, Vasanthotsavam, and Vijayadashami are also celebrated with great pomp.

How to reach Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple, Bhadrachalam
To reach Sri Sita Ramachandraswamy Vari Devasthanam - Bhadrachalam, Bhadrachalam is well connected by highways and state transport buses. The nearest railway station is Bhadrachalam Road Railway Station (BDCR) near Kothagudem, about 40 km from the temple. The nearest airport is Vijayawada Airport.

Popular Name: Sri Sita Ramachandraswamy Vari Devasthanam, South Ayodhya

Timings

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4:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Festival

Ram Navami, Diwali, Tulsi Vivah, Makar Sankranti, Hanuman Jayanti | Read Also: एकादशी

History and Architecture of Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple, Bhadrachalam

According to legend, a devotee named Bhadra, son of Meru, performed severe penance to Bhagwan Ram. Pleased with his devotion, Bhagwan Vishnu appeared before him in the form of Vaikuntha Rama, accompanied by Sita and Lakshmana. The hill on which Bhadra performed penance came to be known as Bhadragiri, later called Bhadrachalam.

The sanctum sanctorum of the temple houses a unique four-armed Vaikuntha-style statue of Bhagwan Ram, holding a conch, discus, bow, and arrow. Sita and Lakshmana are seated beside him. This style is considered extremely rare in Rama temples. The beautiful Dravidian-style gopurams and mandapams, the Vaikuntha Dwarams, and the gold-plated flagpoles are major attractions.

The temple became famous in the 17th century due to the devotion of Kancherla Gopanna, also known as Bhadrachala Ramadasu. He was a revenue official under Sultan Abul Hasan Qutb Shah of Golconda. Ramadasu used government funds to renovate and develop the temple, which led to his imprisonment. According to religious traditions, Bhagwan Ram and Lakshmana appeared before the Sultan and paid the amount in gold coins, resulting in the release of Ramadasu.

According to Bhaktibharat, this temple is deeply associated with the Ramayana tradition and is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Telangana.

सीता रामचन्द्रस्वामी मंदिर भद्राचलम हिन्दी में पढ़ें

सीता रामचन्द्रस्वामी मंदिर, भद्राचलम को श्री सीता रामचन्द्रस्वामी वारी देवस्थानम के नाम से भी जाना जाता है - भद्राचलम भारत में भगवान राम को समर्पित सबसे पवित्र मंदिरों में से एक है।