Parṇaśāla
The hut of Rāma's forest exile
⭐ Why it is famous
Identified as the spot where Rāvaṇa abducted Sītā; a rock still shows what devotees call the marks of her saree and the golden deer.
📜 Pilgrimage history
A quiet Godāvarī-bank site tied to the Araṇya Kāṇḍa of the Rāmāyaṇa, developed as part of the Ramayana Circuit.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 18:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free entry
- Small museum and dioramas of the Rāmāyaṇa
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Parṇaśāla, Parnasala, Bhadradri KothagudemBhadrachalam Road (BDCR) — 65 km
Parnasala bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Hyderabad (HYD) — 340 km
35 km upstream from Bhadrachalam by road or boat.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Stay at Bhadrachalam
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹800 | ₹1,800 | ₹4,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Godāvarī boating
- Papikondalu