Bhadrachalam Temple, Bhadrachalam
Situated on the banks of the Godavari River in Bhadrachalam, Telangana, the temple is one of the noted Divya Kshetrams and is often referred to as Dakshina Ayodhya.
Architecture of the Temple
Designed to represent Bhadra mythologically, the layout symbolizes his head, heart, and feet: the head shrine, the sanctum (heart), and the Rajagopuram (feet).
Built in Dravidian style, with intricate carvings, halls (mandapams), and a gold-plated dwajasthambam made of Panchaloha (five-metal alloy).
The temple houses multiple sub‑shrines, such as those for Hanuman, Yogananda Narasimha, Govindaraja Swamy, along with an exhibition center (Rushya Mookham) showcasing relics like Rama Mada coins and jewelry made by Gopanna
How to Reach to Temple
| By Air | Nearest airport: Rajahmundry (~117–185 km) or Vijayawada (~186–210 km); Hyderabad (~325 km) is the major international airport. |
| By Train | Bhadrachalam Road (Kothagudem) station is ~40 km away; well connected to major cities. |
| By Road | Regular APSRTC bus services from Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Khammam, Warangal, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, etc. Private taxis also available |
Temple Timings
