Śrī Sītā Rāmachandra Swāmy Temple
Where Rāma is worshipped as a married householder
From the official temple website
Managed by Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam, Bhadrachalam
Please note
- Helpline answers 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on working days.
Official website ↗bhadradritemple.telangana.gov.inBook darśan / seva ↗bhadrachalamonline.com/onlineticketsOfficial accommodation ↗bhadrachalamonline.com/onlinetickets
Contact: 9030081818
⭐ Why it is famous
The Sītā Rāma Kalyāṇam on Rāma Navamī, attended by the state government which presents pearls and silks on behalf of the people.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built in the 17th century by Kancherla Gopanna — the saint-poet Bhakta Rāmadāsu — using treasury funds, for which he was jailed by the Golconda Sultan.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 04:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; ₹100 special entry
- Kalyāṇam performed daily at 09:00
- Godāvarī bath at the ghāṭ before darśan
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Sītā Rāmachandra Swāmy Temple, Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri KothagudemBhadrachalam Road (Kothagudem) (BDCR) — 40 km
- Government: TGSRTC Bhadrachalam bus stand beside the temple town
- Private buses: Private buses from Hyderabad and Vijayawada
Hyderabad (HYD) — 310 km
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) — 100 km · UDAN regional flights
TSRTC buses from Hyderabad (7 h), Warangal and Rajahmundry.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
| Seva | Price |
|---|---|
| Suprabhātam | ₹200 |
| Abhiṣekam (Bhadruni Kovela) | ₹100 |
| Antarālaya arcana | ₹300 |
| Sahasranāmārcana | ₹200 |
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Devasthanam cottages
- Haritha Hotel, private lodges
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹11,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Parnasala (Sītā's forest hut)
- Papikondalu boat cruise