Maharshi Bhadra

Bhadra performed penance at the bank of river Godavari in this Dandakaranya to get grace of lord Rama and in countenance of his beloved God

– The exulted “Rishi” implored Rama to be seated on his Head ,but Rama who was in search of His consort Sita gave promise to his Bhakta that his desire would be fulfilled on his way back, after finding Sita and accomplishing the process of punishing the wicked Ravana and establish Dharma . Thus the sage continued his severe penance as Rama could not accomplish the promise in Ramavatara . Then Sri Mahavishnu manifested himself as Vaikuntha Rama and rushed to his devotee Bhadra, signaling His arrival by blowing ‘Shanka’, accompanied by his consort Sita and brother Laxmana. Thus, the moorthis of Rama (Chathurbhuja) – Shanka on the right , Chakra at his left and Dhanus Bhana (Bow and Arrow in the rest of the two hands), Sita on the left lap of Rama and brother Laxmana (at Rama’s left) emerged. And this Hill place where the Deities were seated on, was the head place of Bhadra – achalam (hill), thus this shrine was thenon known as Bhadrachalam .

The idols of Vaikuntha Rama, Laxmana and Sita were found by Pokala Dhammakka. Pokala Dhammakka, an ardent devotee of Rama lived in the 17th century and was an inhabitant of Bhadrireddypalem, a mile away from this Holy place. On one fine night, she had darshan of Rama in her dream who said “the saints and sages are worshiping my embodied moorthy settled on Bhadragiri” and asked her to trace them, perform pooja and attain salvation. On the very next day morning she started searching for the idols-peeped into an ant-hill and found the idols hidden in it. She poured hundreds of pots of Godavari water on the ant-hill which tardily dissolved and gave way for the appearance of the hidden Deities. Since then, she used to perform pooja daily and offer ‘naivedyam’ with fruits fallen from near Palmyra tree and constructed a Mandapam of thatch hut with the help of local villagers. Bhagawan Rama told Dhammakka that at a later date, one of his devotees would construct a Mandir at this site. Dhammakka waited patiently for the devotee. The devotee turned out to be Bhakta Ramadas.

Bhadrachalam temple was constructed by Kancharla Gopanna popularly known as Bhakta Ramdas in the year 1674 A.D.

Beloved Devotees,

It has been our most cherished endeavour, to invite, all devotees to become seekers of Truth in the vast sweet ocean of Sanatana Dharma. As a part our Samithi’s initiative we are happy, excited and thrilled to invite all your kindselves with the divine grace of Sri Rama through our nine day Sat Sang – Srimad Valmiki Ramayana Navaha Maha Yagnam.

This Navaha Maha Yagnam is our humble attempt to celebrate the glory of Sri Rama, the divine beloved King of Ayodhya, the Adarsha Purusha (the ideal Man) who walked the earth to show what it means to follow one’s Swadharma. Every sarga of this timeless Ithihasa -Ramayana is a treasure of life lessons to face the challenges one would encounter as a child, a student, an adult, a spouse, a sibling, a King.

Above all, Ramayana is also a story of deep devotion as seen through the eyes of Hanuman. The soft, healing power of Bhakthi Marga is one of the reasons why Ramayana has been venerated for Generation.

Shiva Sameeksha Samithi has designed this Nine day Ramayana Navaha – Sri Seeta Rama Samrajya Pattabhisheka Mahotsavam to bring the elements of this timeless Epic in a most auspicious – Sastric – Devotional & enjoyable way through a combination of Pooja, Parayana, Pravachanam, Nama Sankeertanam & Homam etc.

Bhahmasri Cuddalore Muralidhara Sharmaji and Brahmasri Ramabrithya Narasimhan, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram will be the Yangacharyas.

We request all the devotees to make use of this once in life time golden opportunity to participate in large number and immerse in the bliss of Lord Rama’s Life in a way that this unique Mahayagna – is for ever etched in your heart & Mind.