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Temple town in Telangana, India
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Bhadrachalam (Telugu: భద్రాచలం) is a major pilgrim town on the banks of the Godavari River in Telangana in Southern India.
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Is the main temple complex and the abode of Lord Sri Ram – it also has smaller temples of other gods and goddesses. Temples of Lord Shiva, Panchamukha Anjaneyala and Narasimha are quite close by. The temple is kept open from 4AM in the morning for Suprabatha Seva, rests till 8AM and reopens to stay till 1PM. The temple usually remains closed during the noon hours, and reopens in the evening at 4PM. The temple will be closed in the night after the last pujas (Pavalimpu Seva) are performed by 9PM.
By plane
The nearest airports are located in Hyderabad and Vijayawada, both of which are International Airports by classification.
By car
From Hyderabad follow this route: Hyderabad – Suryapet – Khammam – Kothagudem– Palvancha - Bhadrachalam. Buses ply from Vijayawada and other major towns in Andhra Pradesh.
By train
The nearest railway station is Bhadrachalam Road (station code: BDCR), 40 km from the town. Locally, Bhadrachalam Road Railway Station is more commonly referred to as Kothagudem Railway Station.
By bus
It will be around 315 km from the capital city Hyderabad. The tourism department buses also ply to Bhadrachalam.
Three wheeler taxis (called 'auto rickshaws') can be found everywhere, clogging the streets of Bhadrachalam. They don’t carry meters, so fares are to be bargained based on distance (or your perception of it).
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