Sri Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple, Bhadrachalam, in Bhadrachalam in Telangana, is a shrine to Lord Rama (with Sita and Lakshmana). It is also known as Bhadrachalam Temple, Bhadradri, Sri Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam.
One of the most important Rama kshetras in South India, on the banks of the Godavari; celebrated as the site of the annual Sita Rama Kalyanam (celestial wedding). According to tradition, Rama, Sita and Lakshmana lived in the forests around Bhadrachalam during their exile.
Telangana carries a distinct temple identity of its own: From Rama's forest shrine on the Godavari to a Narasimha cave hill and a UNESCO-listed Kakatiya masterpiece, Telangana's temples span devotion and engineering genius.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | Around 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Sarva Darshan from about 5:00 AM) |
| Evening | Around 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
Temple closes midday (about 12:00–3:00 PM) for poojas; exact windows vary by day and seva. Compiled from travel/temple-guide sources rather than a single official schedule.
Poojas and daily rituals
Daily archana, abhishekam and sevas; Kalyanam (celestial wedding) is a signature seva
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Rama Navami / Sita Rama Kalyanam | March/April | The temple's biggest event, when the celestial wedding of Rama and Sita is performed |
| Vaikuntha Ekadashi | December/January | Special darshan on the sacred Ekadashi day |
| Vijayadashami | September/October | Dussehra celebrations honouring Rama's victory |
History and architecture
Architecture
South Indian temple on the Bhadragiri hillock beside the Godavari, with the sanctum enshrining Rama, Sita and Lakshmana
History
According to tradition, Rama, Sita and Lakshmana lived in the forests around Bhadrachalam during their exile. The temple was built in the 17th century by Kancherla Gopanna (Bhakta Ramadas), the local tahsildar, who used revenue funds and was imprisoned at Golconda until, by legend, Lord Rama repaid the sum to the Sultan.
Planning your visit
How to reach
Nearest railway station Bhadrachalam Road (Kothagudem/Palvancha), about 40 km; nearest airport Hyderabad, about 300+ km; regular buses from Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Warangal and Rajahmundry.
Sri Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple, Bhadrachalam in photographs
4 freely-licensed photographs of this temple, from Wikimedia Commons. Each is credited to its photographer.
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. History and festivals well corroborated (Apify returned no page, gathered via web search); daily timings vary and should be reconfirmed with the devasthanam