Bhadrachalam Temple, Hindu temple in Bhadrachalam, India.
Bhadrachalam Temple is a Hindu shrine in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, India, built along the Godavari River. A tall tower marks the entrance, through which visitors reach an inner courtyard leading to the main shrine with deity statues.
The shrine arose in the 17th century when Bhakta Ramadasu, a poet and tax collector, dedicated it to the god Rama. Later rulers expanded the compound and renewed the structures across different eras.
The shrine takes its name from Bhadra, a devotee of Rama who is said to have worshipped at this location. Pilgrims visit throughout the year to take part in rituals and pray before the deity images.
Travelers reach the shrine from Bhadrachalam Road railway station about 40 kilometers away, served by regular bus connections. Those wishing to experience the ceremonies should come early in the day when the halls are less crowded.
Bhakta Ramadasu is said to have composed many of his devotional songs at this shrine during his imprisonment, which are still sung across the region today. These compositions link the building to the literary tradition of Telangana.
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