Bhadrachalam Temple
Adhyayanotsavalu and Pagalpatthu Utsavalu are celebrated in grand manner in Bhadrachalam Sri Ramachandra swamy Temple during Dhanurmasam. In 2018, Adhyayanotsavalu begins on December 8 and ends on December 28.
Mukkoti Theppotsavam marks the end of Adhyayanotsavalu. Mukkoti Ekadasi and Mukkoti Dwadasi are celebrated with utmost fervor in the temple. Several lakhs of devotees are expected to visit the Sitarama Temple of Bhadrachalam during the festival.
On Mukkoti Ekadasi (18 December 2018), Uttara Dwara Darshanam (Vaikunta Dwara Darsanam) will be allowed for devotees. This is the only day where devotees can visit the idol of Lord Sri Rama and his garbagruha through the Uttara Dwaram (North Entrance).
During Adhyayanotsavalu the idol of Sri Rama is adored in Dashavatara forms, beginning from Matsya Avatara the utsavalu ends with Sri Krishna avatharam.
Schedule of Adhyayanotsavalu / Pagalpatthu Utsavalu in Bhadrachalam Sri Ramachandraswamy Temple
8 December 2018 – Matsya Avataram
9 December 2018 – Kurma Avataram
10 December 2018 – Varaha avataram
11 December 2018 – Narasimha avataram
12 December 2018 – Vamana avataram
13 December 2018 – Parashurama avataram
14 December 2018 – Sri Rama avataram
15 December 2018 – Balarama avataram
16 December 2018 – Sri Krishna avataram
17 December 2018 – Theppotsavam
18 December 2018 – Uttara Dwara Darshanam, Mukkoti Teppotsavam
19 December 2018 – Mukkoti Dwadashi (Vaikunta Dwadashi)
2 January 2019 – Vishwaroopa Seva
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In 2012-2013
14 December 2012: Matsya Avataram
15 December 2012: Kurma Avataram
16 December 2012: Varaha avataram
17 December 2012: Narasimha avataram
18 December 2012: Vamana avataram
19 December 2012: Parashurama avataram
20 December 2012: Sri Rama avataram
21 December 2012: Balarama avataram
22 December 2012: Sri Krishna avataram & Mukkoti Teppotsavam
23 December 2012: Mukkoti Dwadasi (Vaikunta Ekadasi)
The venues of Raapatthu Utsavalu in Bhadrachalam
24 December 2012: Sri Ramaraksha Mandapam (DSP Office)
25 December 2012: Sri Haridasa Mandapam (Sri Amba Satram)
26 December 2012: Sri Bhakta Ramadasu Mandapam (Tahasildar Office)
27 December 2012: Sri Ramadoota Mandapam (Abhayanjaneya Swami Mandapam)
28 December 2012: Sri Govindaraja Mandapam (Thatha gudi)
29 December2012: Dasara Mandapam
30 December 2012: Punarvasu Mandapam
31 January 2013: Vishrantha Mandapam (Dongaladovu Utsavam) – Sri Kalki Avataram
1 January 2013: Sri Gokula Mandapam (Sri Krishna Mandapam)
2 January 2013: Nammalwarla Paramapadotsavam (At temple)
3 January 2013: Vanavihara Mandapam (Purushottapatnam)