Parnasala is a small village located close to the holy town of Bhadrachalam in the state of Telangana. It is now part of the newly carved Bhadradri-Kothagudem district. Telangana is home to many renowned spiritual and mythological destinations and one such rural hamlet where the great Hindu epic of Ramayana can be traced is Parnasala. .

According to the legend, Lord Ramahad spent some part of his fourteen years of exile at this place. The little stream here is believed to be a testimony to the belief that Sita, wife of Lord Shri Ram, took her bath in the stream, and hencethe place is called SitaVaagu. Another story which narrates the history of this village is that Maricha Rakshasa was killed by Lord Shri Ram at this very same place when he had come in disguise as a golden deer to deceive Goddess Sita. A visit to Parnasala can be best described as an exhilarating spiritual experience, and a witness to ancient history of the region.

Parnasala is a most-sought after heritage spot near Bhadrachalam. It is believed to be the place where the King of Lanka, Ravana had abducted Goddess Sita. This place depicts this part of the epic Ramayana by exhibiting the primary events in the form of beautifully canvassed sculptures of Rama, Sita, Laxmana as well as Ravana. .

It is no coincidence that the famous temple of SitaRamachandraswamy is also located close by at Bhadrachalam. The Bhadrachalam-Parnasala tourist circuit is very popular as the region has been a witness to important events related to Hindu epic of Ramayana and this makes a visit to Parnasala all the more significant. The mere sight of the historic hamlet, with an old stream passing by, is considered a spiritually rejuvenating experience for Hindus.’.

How to Reach

Parnasala can be reached by road from Bhadrachalam, located nearly 30 km away. Bhadrachalam is connected to Hyderabad located at a distance of approximately 305 km by road transport. Haritha Hotel, Bhadrachalam offers delicious fare for tourists visiting the region.

Where to Stay

For a never-seen before experience of visiting Parnasala, Haritha Hotel Bhadrachalam is a place where one can relax, stay and refresh while also planning for a darshan of the famous temple here.Haritha Hotel in Bhadrachalam, operated by Telangana Tourism is an ideal accommodation option for travelers