Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy is a prominent temple of Hindu, located on the banks of the Godavari River in the town of Bhadrachalam in East Telangana, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama and Maa Sita. Shri Ram is a prominent avatar of Vishnu and Sita, Consort of Rama. The Temple is often simply referred to as Bhadrachalam or Bhadragiri, Bhadradri, the temple is considered one of the Divya Kshetrams of Godavari and is also revered as ‘Dakshina Ayodhya’.
Additionally, the temple created by the Kancherla Gopanna, was a 17th-century devotee of the Hindu god Rama, a saint-poet and a composer of Carnatic music. This temple is one of several in India linked to the epic Ramayana legend about Bhadra and is famous for its Arjitha Sevas and other ritual offerings. The temple is also maintained in the various sacred books of the Hindu religion.
Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple
Due to its historical significance, Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple is one of the most popular temples of Bhadrachalam, Telangana. This temple is visited by millions of devotees annually. However, the temple’s history is closely linked to the history of Kancherla Gopanna. The temple was completed in the second half of the 17th century at a cost of nearly six lakh varahas. According to the temple’s history, after Gopana’s death, Tumu Lakshmi Narasimha Dasu of Guntur and his friend Varada Ramadasu of Kanchipuram offered prayers daily at Bhadrachalam and spent their life there.
Apart from those, the temple is also a pilgrimage for the devotees of Rama and his consort Sita and also a cultural and historical heritage. The temple is managed by the Sree Seethaaramachandra Swamy Vaari Devasthanam which attracts lakhs of devotees and tourists every month. The temple’s major festivals are Vasantha Paksha Prayukta Srirama Navami Brahmotsavam, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, and Vijayadashami.
Bhadrachalam Temple Darshan & Seva Timings
Seva Name | Timings | Days |
Suprabhatham | 4.30 AM (Mon-Sat) & 4.00 AM (Sun) | Monday to Sunday |
Abhishekam at Bhadruni Kovela | 7.00 AM | Monday to Sunday |
Antaralaya Archana | 7.30 AM to 8.00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
Sahasra Namarchana | 8.30 AM | Monday to Sunday |
Nithya Kalyanam | 9.00 AM | Monday to Sunday |
Vendi Radha Seva | 6.00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
Alaya Chuttu Seva | 7.00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
Vahana Seva (Boyees expenses Extra) | 7.00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
Pavalimpu Seva | 9.00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
Archana at Upalayams | 7.30 AM to 8.00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
Gopuja | 8.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | Monday to Sunday |
Special Darshanam | 7.30 AM to 8.00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
Sandhya Harathi | 6:00 PM | Friday |
Suvarna Tulasi Ashtothara Namarchana | 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Saturday |
Suvarna Pushpa Ashtothara Namarchana | 9:00 AM to 11.00 AM | Sunday |
Pattabhishekam | 11.00 AM | Pushyami Nakshatram dan every month |
Sudarshana Homam | 9.00 AM | Chitha Nakshatram day every month |
Laksha Kumkumarchana | 3.30 PM | Bahula Ekadasi day on every month |
Veda Asirvachanam | Morning (08:00 AM to 11:00 AM) Evening (05:00 PM to 06:30 PM) | Monday to Sunday |
Tulasimala Alankarana to Sri Swamy Vaaru | 7.00 AM | Saturday |
Nithya Sarva Kainkarya Seva to Sri Swamy Vaaru (Udayasthamana Seva) | 05.00 AM – 09:30 PM | Monday to Sunday |
Tulabharam | 7.00 AM to 1.00 PM and 3.00 PM to 8.00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
NOTE: These services are paid and all the devotees have to book online before visiting the temple. You can book these seva at the Temple’s Official Website.
Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple Darshan & Seva Price
These Seva Prices include various types of packages of Puja, Darshan, and other rituals, which can be performed at the temple. Look at the below table;
S. No. | Name of Seva | Price (₹) | Person Allowed |
1 | Suprabhatham | 200/- | SINGLE |
2 | Abhishekam at Bhadruni Kovela | 100/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
3 | Antaralaya Archana | 300/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
4 | Sahasra Namarchana | 200/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
5 | Nithya Kalyanam | 1500/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
6 | Vendi Radha Seva | 1116/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
7 | Alaya Chuttu Seva | 500/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
8 | Vahana Seva (Boyees expenses Extra) | 1000/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
9 | Pavalimpu Seva | 200/- | SINGLE |
10 | Archana at Upalayams | 50/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
11 | Gopuja | 25/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
12 | Special Darshanam | 100/- | SINGLE |
13 | Sandhya Harathi | 500/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
14 | Suvarna Tulasi Ashtothara Namarchana | 500/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
15 | Suvarna Pushpa Ashtothara Namarchana | 500/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
16 | Pattabhishekam | 1000/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
17 | Sudarshana Homam | 1516/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
18 | Laksha Kumkumarchana | 500/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
19 | Veda Asirvachanam | 500/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
20 | Tulasimala Alankarana to Sri Swamy Vaaru | 1000/- | SINGLE / COUPLE (Prathyaksha or Paroksha) |
21 | Nithya Sarva Kainkarya Seva to Sri Swamy Vaaru (Udayasthamana Seva) | 5000/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
22 | Sri Ramanavami Muthyala Samarpana | 10000/- | SINGLE / COUPLE |
23 | Nithya Pula Alankarana Seva (Flowers Samarpana to Sri Swamy Vaaru and Upalayams) | 5000/- | NA |
24 | Tulabharam | 100/- | NA |
Seetha Ramachandra Temple Abhishekam Timing & Price
Name Of Seva | Days | Timings | Price (₹) | No. of Persons Allowed |
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ANTHARALAYA ABHISHEKAM | SUNDAY | 7:00 AM | 1500/- | Single/Couple |
ABHISHEKAM AT BHADRUNI KOVELA | MON TO SAT | 7:00 AM | 100/- | Single/Couple |
Sri Anjaneya Swamy Vaari Abhishekam | Tuesday | 8.00 AM | 100/- | Single/Couple |
Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Vaari Abhishekam | Wednesday | 8.00 AM | 100/- | Single/Couple |
Sri Govindaraja Swamy Vaari Abhishekam | Thursday | 8.00 AM | 100/- | Single/Couple |
Sri Lakshmi Tayaru Ammavari Abhishekam | Friday | 8.00 AM | 100/- | Single/Couple |
Sri Yogananda Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Vaari Abhishekam | Saturday | 8.00 AM | 100/- | Single/Couple |
Important Note: To get more details about the SEVA Offering prices, and also about the Parasadam Offering price. You can visit the Temple’s Official page or also use this link @bhadradritemple.telangana.gov.in/arjithasevas/
Bhadrachalam Temple Sevas Online Booking: Step-by-Step Guide
To book the Seva at Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy, Bhadrachalam, you have to follow the below-mentioned process;
- Navigate to the Official Webiste of Sree Seethaaramachandra Swamy Vaari Devasthana.
- This website is the Telangana State Government Official Portal for Seva Booking.
- On the web homepage, click on the ‘Online Booking’ section under the menu bar.
- Then select the temple ‘Seethaaramachandra Swamy Vaari Temple’.
- Now, you have to choose the Arjistha Seva and Vehicle Poojas options.
- Select the Arjitha Seva for seva booking. A list of Pooja and Seva will appear on the screen.
- After that, choose the appropriate Seva package and click on the Book Now button.
- On the next page, you have to enter the details like Name, Address, Contact Details, etc.
- Fill out the complete form and click on the “Make Payment” option.
- Pay the temple Seva price and your ticket will be booked for a particular Seva offering.
- You can book it directly and also visit the Print Ticket Section.
Helpline Number
- Address: Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam, Bhadrachalam, Telangana – 507 111
- Contact Number: 08743232428 (Office)
- Enquiry Number: 08743232467
- Online Booking Portal: https://bhadradritemple.telangana.gov.in/