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Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple Bhadrachalam

Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple Bhadrachalam

Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple shrine dedicated to Lord Rama, located at Bhadrachalam, on the left bank of the Godavari river. The Temple was constructed in the 17th Century by the local Tahsildar, Kancharla Gopanna, popularly known as Bhakta Ramadas, a fervent devotee of Lod Sree Rama.

The hill is named after Bhadra, son of Meru, who did penance to have darshan of Sri Rama. The Lord appeared in a dream to a woman by name Dhammakka and informed her about the idols, which were duly installed in a shrine. Later, Ramadas (Gopanna), an ardent devotee of Sri Rama, built the present shrine. The beauty of the idols of Sri Rama and Sita in Tribangi posture captures one's attention. Sri Rama is holding Shanku, Chakra, Dhanus and Bhanas.

THE Sanctum  is said that the idol of Sri Ramachandra Murthi was chiseled out of the stone on which Bhadra stood and did penance. The image of the Lord is unique He has four arms holding Shanku, Chakra, Dhanus and Baanas. He is flanked by Sitadevi on the left and Lakshmana on the right. The Lords image is in a rare Tribangi posture (with three bends). A visit to this shrine will leave an indelible impression in the minds of the pilgrims. There are shrines dedicated to Dashaavataar and Hanuman.

Saints Ramadas and Kabirdas are associated with the shrine. Ramadas was jailed by a Muslim ruler for using revenue money to build the temple. Later Rama and Lakshmana appeared in disguise in the court and paid the full amount in gold coins. The king realised the greatness of Ramadas and freed him.

Once Kabir, a Muslim by birth, came to worship at the shrine. But the priests denied him entry. The images in the sanctum also disappeared at once. Ramadas, who was present at that time, pleaded with the priests and let Kabir in, and the idols appeared again. Ramadas became a devotee of Kabirdas.

The holy place is believed to have been trodden by Sri Rama, Sita and Lakshmana during their stay at Dandakaranya. Parnashala, a place about 35 km away, stands testimony to the epic events. Book A tour Package to Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple Bhadrachalam

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Bhadrachalam,Andhra Pradesh

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Situated on the banks of River Godavari, Bhadrachalam is a popular pilgrimage site in South India at a distance of 312 km to the east of Hyderabad.The holy town of Bhadrachalam has been closely associated with the holy epic - Ramayana. Legend has it that this was the place form where Ravana had kidnapped Sita.


                          			  
                          

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