Vaikunta Ekadasi: 6Jan.

Vaikunta Ekadasi Dwaram Entry

Bhadrachalam Vaikunta Ekadasi Darshan Booking

1. The devotees can purchase tickets even at the counter aswell.
2. Actual tickets to be acquired from CRO office on submitting online receipt and Photo ID proof.
3. One can book 5 tickets max. Photo to be uploaded while booking the ticket.
4. Photo size should not exceed 150 kb.
5. Vaikunta Dwaram Entry ticket will be charged extra.
6. Vaikunta Dwaram remains open for the whole day on 6Jan.
7. Normal Darshan duration might take 5-6 hours.
8. Original tickets will be issued at CRO office from 3Jan to 5Jan.
9. Children under 5 years don’t need tickets.
10. Photo ID proof mandatory for all devotees.
11. A convenience fee will be charged for online transactions.

Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

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Darshan Duration: 15 – 30 mins during weekdays. 30 – 45 mins during weekends.

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Bhadrachalam Marriage Hall Location

Simple marriages at Bhadrachalam Temple

1. Marriage Registration charges: Rs.1500 per couple
2. Open hall space which will be shared with other couples.
3. Small Mandapam decoration is allowed.
4. Advance reservation is required at the CRO office.
5. Documents required: Aadhar Cards photocopies from Bride, Groom, Bride parents and Groom’s parents.
6. Only Hindu arranged marriages are allowed at this function hall.

Bhadrachalam Kalyana Mandapam Booking

1. The bride must be 18 years and above. and the Groom must be 21 years and above.
2. Bride and Groom’s Aadhar card Photocopies are required.
3. The Bride’s parents and Groom parent’s Aadhar card photocopies are to be submitted while the booking hall.
4. Hall Full rent is to be paid at the time of booking.
5. Only Hindu arranged marriages are allowed at these function halls.
6. 6 months advance booking is required as halls are limited.
7. The required No. of Rooms can be booked along with Mandapam.

Marriage Registration Procedure

1. A receipt will be issued by the trust manager after marriage.
2. Hall receipt, Wedding invitation, and Aadhar Card photocopy from Bride, Groom and Bride’s parents are to be submitted to the registration office.
3. Please note that the Registration is not performed at Bhadrachalam Temple Devasthanam.
4. It has to be performed at any place with the receipt issued from the trust.

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Hall Cost: Rs. 15,000

Hall Timings: 4:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Hall Location: Nearby Temple

Hall Capacity: 150 – 300 members.

No.of Halls: 10

Bhadrachalam Marriage Halls Booking

1. Booking is required as halls are limited.
2. Only arranged marriages are allowed in these Halls.
3. The Bride must be 18 years and above.
4. The groom must be 21 years and above.
5. The Hall manager has all the right to cancel the booking if it is found irrelevant.

Marriage Package Inclusions

1. One day Hall Rent
2. Mandapam decoration
3. Catering Services: Snacks, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch (as applicable)
4. Purohit – 2 No.s
5. Lighting Decoration
6. Seating arrangements
7. Tables and Chairs
8. Cleaning and Serving Staff
9. Water and Electricity Charges
10. Puja materials
11. Garlands, Flower Bouquets

Reference Link: History

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The marriage hall will be allotted for 24 hours. Only Hindu-arranged marriages are allowed. Parents’ presence is mandatory for the wedding. Love marriages are strictly avoided at this temple. Rooms are located right at the wedding hall. Wedding halls might not be available during the annual festival days.

Marriage halls are located near the temple at a walkable distance.

ID proofs required: Aadhaar cards from the bride, groom, and their parents. Aadhaar Card to verify address, photo ID, and age proof.

Marriage Hall Rent includes hall rent, electricity charges, water supply charges, and cleaning charges.

Booking: A 3-month booking is required, as halls are limited.

One must submit ID proof Photocopies at the time of booking

Hall allotment timings: 2:00 pm – 2:00 pm. (Changes from Satram to Satram)

Hall Capacity: 50 members – 500 members.

Bhadrachalam Marriage Procedure

1. Both the groom and the bride must be Hindus.
2. Parents/relatives must be present at the time of the marriage on both sides.
3. Hall Cancellation/Date Postponement is not available.
4. Two rooms will be allotted for the bride and groom, respectively.
5. Hall decoration, seating arrangement, and food facilities will be charged extra.
6. A receipt will be issued after the marriage, which can be used for the marriage registration.
7. Relatives/parents must reach the hall 12 hours in advance.

Reference Link: History

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Ticket can be purchased on arrival at the counter for the same day Abhishekam. Online booking/ Advance booking is not available for these  Seva.

Preferable Dress Code

Men: White Pancha, Dhoti
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree

Reference Link: History

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Suvarna Tulasi/ Suvarna Pushparchana: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.

Sheegra Darshan Ticket Cost: Rs.50 per person. The ticket is available at the counter. Unlimited Tickets.

Total No.of Steps from front Side: 83

Total No.Of steps from temple backside Entrance: 20

Reference Link: History

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Best Time to Visit: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb months

During Summer Season, Water levels will be less so boarding point usually changes during this time.

Best Papikondalu Tour Package list

Journey Distance: 100 km

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Interesting Places around Papikondalu

1. Bhadrachalam Temple
2. Draksharamam
3. Kotipalli
4. Yanam beach
5. Yedurulanka

Boat Facilities

1. Toilet available on the Ground floor
2. Seating facility available on the Ground floor.
3. Dias and audio system available in the First Floor
4. A guide will be available throughout the journey.

Papikondalu Tour Package Cost

Papikondalu Tour Package Details

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Starting Date: 29th Mar 2017

Ending Date: 11th Apr 2017

During this Nitya Kalyanam will not be performed. No Darbar Sevas from 1st Apr to 11th Apr. Pavalimpu Seva will not be performed from 1st Apr to 19th Apr.

Important dates during Brahmotsavam

1st Apr – Ankurarpananm

2nd Apr – Dwapata Bhadraka Mandala Lekhanam in the morning hours. Garuda Vahana Seva in the evening hours.

3rd Apr – Agni Pratishta. Dwajarohanam. Chatusnanrchana.

4th Apr – Edurkolu Utsavam

5th Apr – Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam

6th Apr –  Pattabhishekam and Rathotsavam

7th Apr – Vaideeka Aseervachanam

8th Apr – Thorotsavam

9th Apr – Unjal Utsavam

10th Apr – Vasanthotsavam

11th Apr – Chakra Theertham, Pushpayagam

Sri Rama Kalyanam tickets can be purchased at Temple Ticket counter / SBI / SBH / HDFC branches in Bhadrachalam.

Bhadrachalam Sri Rama Kalyanam Online booking

Sita Rama Kalyanam Ticket costs

VVIP Ticket cost: Rs.2000 for one person.

Ubhayadharas Cost: Rs.5000 for 2 persons.

Other tickets, Rs.1116, Rs.500, Rs.200, Rs.100 for one person.

Pattabhishekam Ticket cost

VVIP Ticket cost: Rs.250 for one person

VIP Ticket cost: Rs.100 for one person

Devotees who purchase tickets online have to collect original receipts from Temple CRO anytime between 1st Apr 9:00 am – 5th Apr 9:00 am. Children under 5 years don’t need tickets.

How to reach Bhadrachalam temple?

By Air

1. The nearest international airport is at Vijayawada which is 197 km away. Rajahmundry Airport is 188 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Badhrachalam Road (Kothagudem station) which is 40 km away. The direct bus will be available from the Railway station to the temple

By Road

1. The direct bus will be available from Vijayawada and Khammam bus stations with 30 mins frequency.

Reference Link: History

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Bhadrachalam accommodation Booking

1. The room will be allotted for 24 hours from the time of check-in
2. The Room will not be allotted for single occupancy.
3. The Room will be allotted at the counter under the current booking.

How to reach Bhadrachalam temple?

By Air

1. The nearest international airport is at Vijayawada which is 197 km away. Rajahmundry Airport is 188 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Badhrachalam Road (Kothagudem station) which is 40 km away. The direct bus will be available from the Railway station to the temple

By Road

1. The direct bus will be available from Vijayawada and Khammam bus stations with 30 mins frequency.

Reference Link: History

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