Bhadrachalam Temple Story 12
Thanisha said that it was happened to him due to Ramadasu. Please excuse all of them. He also said that he (Ramadasu) should be released form the Jail very soon. Not only that the whole area of Bhadrachalarama would be in his control. He was Jagirdar. Go and do service to Lord Rama. Ramadasu Felicitated with garlands and he was sent to Bhadrachalam with Royal traditions.
In Bhadrachalam one wonderful incident happened. Next day in the early morning, pujari’s opened the doors of the temple for early puja. Haridasas also ready to sing songs in praise of Rama. When pujari removed the inner curtain, he surprised. He saw both Rama and Lakshmana, in the dress of soldiers, instead of Rama and Seetha in the cradle. He also found out that they had Royal soldiers dress instead of cotton dress which he had decorated. He also found the stamp of Thanisha on the Duppatta of Rama clearly. Seethama’s idol was on the crown in a distance. All these things happened to wonder.
Meanwhile, Ramadasu arrived Bhadrachalam with his followers. Ramadasu described Bhadradri, that it was the greatest place of Seetha and Rama. He said that there was Godavari. Please see it. He asked his followers to see Bhadrachalam where Seetha and Rama were living happily. Villagers and devotees in Bhadrachalam welcomed Ramadasu and others in a grand manner.
Ramadasu was not in a mood to receive their welcome. He was in a hurry to see the temple and Lord Rama and Seetha. He ran towards the temple. Kamalama, wife, Raghu Ram, son also followed him. Ramadasu sang 24 thousands shlokas along with 24 letters of Gayatri Mantra and 24 Choornikas in praise of Rama. This is the simplified Ramayana. The chowrnika was filled with kesavadichaturvisamthi (telugu).
The programs of Bhadrachalam were being conducted in the leadership of Ramadasu. All kinds of Ustavas were being performed in the temple. All the festivals SRI RAMANAVAMI was being conducted in a colorful, grandful manner. On Sri Rama Navami, in the celebration of Seetha Rama, Ramadasu gave his Atma thinking that she was Seetha.
Three Mangala Sutras used in that kalyanam. One from parental house, one from Dasaradha, and the three was from Ramadasu. Now a days, also the same tradition was going on.
For this Kalyanostavam, Thanisha himself brought silk dresses and pearls and gems to Lord Rama and Seetha. He also bought “gulam” (telugu) powder also. From that year, Thanisha issued an order to bring pearls and gems to Lord Rama and Seetha at the time of Kalyanostavam in future also from govt., whoever the administrator. Thanisha stood in history as an integrated, Manhood king.
The second big festival in Bhadrachalam is Vaikunta Ekadasi. In that festival, Ramadasu used to read all kinds of Epics and puranas along with Dasaradhi satakam which was written by himself. From that age till today, the same tradition is being followed on. Ramadasu spent his remaining life in the service of Rama in Bhadrachalam. All the end he died with the blessings of Rama.
After some years later the Bhadradri temple renovated by Raja Toomu Lakshmi Narasimha dasu. It was renovated with all felicities. T Lakshmi Narasimha dasu left his govt. job with the inspiration of Ramadasu. Narasimha dasucompleted his remaining life in the service of Lord Rama in Bhadrachalam. This great devotee changed the Bhadrachalam as the center point for devotion. Lord Ram became the important god of Telugu people. The people of Bhadrachalam arranged ten kinds of festivals which represents the Tiruvaradhana with Telugu songs.
Varada Ramadasu,is another devotee who helped Narasimha dasu in all kinds of activities of temple. Varada Ramadasu also spent his remaining life in the presence of Rama. Akhilanda koti Brahmanda Nayakudu. “The real god is Rama.” This the truth that everyday reveals from the temple. He set up on “prabhutostavam”. That is the Darbaru seva. He is Kondanda Rama which fulfills all the desires or wants of people. Rama is the only god to save people in the time of danger. One who believes Rama blindly, he would be saved.
Source : Official Website of Bhadrachalam Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple