Bhadrachalam Sri Ramar temple
Bhadrachalam or Bhadradri, the temple is considered one of the Divya Kshetrams of Godavari and is also revered as Dakshina Ayodhya. According to the legend , Lord Vishnu appeared (Mount) Meru’s son Bhadra as Rama to answer the latter’s prayers. We travelled from Vedadri to Bhadrachalam and reached by night .We stayed in Bharathi theertha Nivas . It was near the temple by early morning we took an auto to the temple and we paid Rs.10 per person . We went in the early morning and did Thirumanjanam for this they charge Rs.150 per couple . We were allowed inside the main sanctum sat in front of the main deity .The main deity is Lord Ramar with his consort Goddess Seetha on His thigh and besides Him is Lakshmana . The main diety here is Swayambu (self manifested). Legends speak of a severe penance Bhadra, the son of Meru, did in this sacred place to have darshan of Lord Vishnu. The Lord appeared before him and promised to stay at this place during Rama Avataar. Hence the p...