Festival days of Sri Vaikunta Ekadasi

Bhadrachalam decked up with all due adornments in view of Vaikunta Ekadasi Celebrations.Every year the Vaishnava traditional temple of Lord Rama draws devotees from many corners.This time celebrations would be lasted up to 28th of this month.And of course, it has commenced on 8th.Music concerts,Dance programs and other forms of devotional activities will be conducted during all these days and once, the place drew Sitar Legend Pandit Ravishankar,Renowned cine singer K.J.Yesudas and Carnatic music Legend Mangalampalli and many others as the performers.Comparing to the past glory,present scenario has to be enhanced in its quality.Nowadays mostly budding artistes and unknown professionals are being invited to perform during the festival season.

All these twenty days to be filled with talented ones to make it special.In fact,the important phenomenon of the festival is,the Deity to give darshanam  in Ten Incarnations(Dasavataaramulu).And on main festival a program of Boat Riding of the Deity in the river Godavari called "Teppotsavam" will be celebrated in a great pomp and gaiety.Visitors of all walks of life shall throng there by evening and which would last up to late night.Fire works of attractive designs and lighting entertain the people.There are adequate Temple related rooms,private lodges and other ones to accommodate in the town.

How to come: From Hyderabad and Vjayawada,you will get direct buses.And if you come by train,it  is available upto Bhadrachalam Road.That means a 35 k.m. from there by bus.Services available round the clock almost.