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Sri Rama Avatara, narrated by Maharshi Valmiki, took place in the Tretayuga with Ayodhya as the capital of Kosala. Obeying the command of King Dasaratha, Sri Rama, along with Seetha and Lakshmana, departed for the forest. Though the people of Ayodhya were filled with sorrow, the exile was part of Bhagavan's divine leela to protect the righteous and establish Dharma. During their forest life, Sri Rama reached Dandakaranya, where many great sages like Agastya, Sarabhanga, and Sutikshna performed intense penance. Maharshi Agastya blessed Sri Rama with divine weapons and advised him to live at Panchavati, a beautiful region on the banks of the Godavari River. There, Rama, Seetha, and Lakshmana lived peacefully in Parnasala, embodying ideal human values and devotion. It was during this sacred forest life that the divine seed for Bhadrachalam Kshetram was sown, making it eternally connected with Sri Rama's Avatara.

Bhadra, the son of Meru and Menaka Devi, was born with intense devotion to Sri Rama. From childhood, he immersed himself in Rama Nama and renounced worldly pleasures. Guided by Sage Narada, Bhadra undertook severe penance on the banks of the Godavari in Dandakaranya, seeking only the darshan of Sri Rama. Pleased with his unwavering devotion, Lord Vishnu manifested as Sri Rama Narayana, along with Seetha and Lakshmana, before Bhadra. Bhadra requested only one boon—that Sri Rama should eternally reside upon his head. Granting this wish, Sri Rama blessed him and transformed Bhadra into the sacred hill Bhadradri, upon which the Lord permanently resides as Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy. From that moment, Bhadradri became Bhuva Vaikuntham, a divine abode on earth, sanctified by the presence of Rama, Seetha, and Lakshmana, worshipped by Devas, Rishis, and celestial beings.

During the Kali Yuga, the sacred presence of Sri Rama at Bhadradri became hidden. In the 17th century, a devout tribal woman named Pokala Damakka rediscovered the self-manifested idol of Kodanda Rama through divine dreams. With unwavering faith, she worshipped the Lord using Godavari water, flowers, and fruits, revealing the deity to the world. Later, Kancharla Gopanna, the Tahsildar of Hasanabad (popularly known as Bhakta Ramadasu), visited the hill and was overwhelmed by devotion upon seeing Sri Rama. Inspired by Damakka and guided by learned scholars, he initiated the construction of a grand temple using public funds for the welfare of devotees. Though imprisoned by the Golconda ruler Thanisha for using state revenue, Ramadasu's unshakable devotion moved Sri Rama Himself. In a divine miracle, Rama and Lakshmana appeared before Thanisha, repaid the amount, and secured Ramadasu's release—establishing one of the greatest devotional episodes in Indian history.

After Ramadasu's release, the temple rituals, Pancharatra Agama worship, and Vaishnava traditions flourished at Bhadrachalam. Sri Rama appeared in royal form within the sanctum, confirming the divine intervention. Ramadasu dedicated his life to composing kirtanas, organizing festivals, and spreading Rama Bhakti across the land. Major festivals like Sri Rama Navami Kalyanotsavam and Vaikunta Ekadasi are celebrated with grandeur even today, following traditions established by Ramadasu. The unique custom of three Mangala Sutras during Sita Rama Kalyanam continues as a living legacy. Subsequent devotees like Toomu Lakshmi Narasimha Dasu and Varada Ramadasu further strengthened the temple's spiritual prominence. Today, Bhadrachalam stands as the heart of Rama Bhakti for Telugu people, symbolizing surrender, devotion, and divine grace. Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy of Bhadradri remains the eternal refuge for devotees, assuring protection, salvation, and fulfillment to all who approach Him with faith.