The Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy temple at Bhadrachalam is a famous temple in Telangana State and this famous temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, is situated on the bank of river Godavari. It is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, considered to be one of the greatest holy shrines in South India.

Bhadrachalam temple was constructed by Kancharla Gopanna popularly known as Bhakta Ramadas in the year 1674 A.D.

Festivals:

Vykuntha Ekadasi:

Vykuntha Ekadasi” a famous festival is celebrated in the month of December or January in Dhanur Masam on the day of either Pushya or Margasira shuddda Ekadasi, this Vykunta Ekadasi Festival attracts lakhs of devotees from Telangana, Andhra pradesh states and from all over the country at this famous shrine Bhadrachalam.

Vaaggyakaara Mahotsavam

Vaaggeyakara Mahotsavams are being celebrated every year to remember Bhakta Ramadasa, a vaaggeyakara and an ardent devotee of Sri Rama. Vaggeyakaara mahotsavams are being celebrated during Mukkoti Ekadasi by inviting renowned musicians.

 Sri Rama Navami Brahmotsavams

The most populat festival – Sri Rama Navami is being celebrated on every Chaitra Shuddha Navami on the auspicious Punarvasu – Janma Nakshatra of Lord Sri Rama.

The Kalyanamahotsavam of Sri Rama with his consort Sita is celebrated on this holy occasion which falls in the month of March or April. The Kalyanamahotsavam is celebrated between 10.00am – 12.30pm and this is the only festival which being broadcasted by All India Radio and telecasted through Doordarshan as a Live Program.

Seva:

Suprabatam Darshan                                                      – 4.30 – 5.30am

Tiruvaaradhana Bala Bhoganivedana, Havanam  – 5.30 – 7.00am

Abhishekam                                                                       – 7.00 – 8.00am

Special Darshnam                                                            – 7.00 – 8.30am

Sahastra Naamarchana                                                  – 8.30 – 9.30am

SAKALA ABHISTASIDDHI PRADA SRIRAMA PUJA    – 8.30 – 9.30am

Ordinary Darshan                                                             – 8.30 – 11.30am

Astotharam                                                                        – 8.30 – 9.30am

Nitya Kalyanam                                                                 – 9.30 – 9.30am

Mini Kalyanam                                                                  – 9.30 – 9.30am

THIRUVARADHANA, PRASADA NIVEDANA           – 11.03 – 12.00am

Sarvadarshan                                                                     – 12.00 – 1.00pm

Temple Close                                                                     – 1.00 – 3.00pm

Ordinary Darshan /Astothara Pooja                         – 3.00 – 6.00pm

Evening Prayer                                                                  – 6.00 – 6.30pm

Sakala Abhistasiddhi Prada Srirama Pooja           – 6.30 – 7.00pm

Sarvadarsan/Astothara Pooja                                     – 6.30 – 8.30pm

Prabhutva Seva                                                                 – 7.00 -8.00pm

Bogam, Yekkanta Seva                                                  – 8.30 – 9.00pm

Temple close                                                                     – 9.00 – 4.30am

Accommodation:

In Badrachalam, excellent accommodation facilities are available – Tourism Hotels, Government Guest Houses, Cottages, Sadanams, Private Hotels and Lodges. These are available from 60/- to 2000/-

Transport:

The Badrchalam temple is located in Khammam District with a distance of 120 km. and 300kms from Hyderabad.

Nearest Airport is Vijayawada and nearest railway station is Kothgudem with a distance of 40km.

Bus facility is available for every hour from Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Hyderabad, Vijayawada and from other cities.

Visiting Places in Badrachalam:

Parnasala

Dummugudem

Gundala

Sree Rama Giri

Jattayu Paaka(Yetapaka)