Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple
శ్రీ సీతా రామచంద్ర స్వామి ఆలయం - పాలకుర్తి
Lord Sri Rama · Jangaon, Telangana
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About the temple
Located on the same sacred hill as the Someshwara Cave; represents the Hari-Hara union. Family harmony, victory over difficulties, and protection.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 19:00
- Best time to visit
- Early morning for the sunrise view
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Sri RamaGoddess SitaLord LakshmanaLord Hanuman
- Deity form
- Panchaloha / Stone idols of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana
- Religious tradition
- Vaikhanasa Agama
- Sanskrit name
- श्री सीतारामचन्द्र स्वामी मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Palakurthy Rama Alayam, Hilltop Rama Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- Break timings
- 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Special days
- Extended for Sri Rama Navami and Vaikunta Ekadashi
- Festival timings
- Early morning rituals during the Navami period
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 18:30
- Special aarti days
- Sundays and Punarvasu Nakshatram
- Ritual schedule
- Rama Taraka Mantra Patham, Archana, Abhishekam
- Pooja timings
- 07:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Abhishek timings
- Sundays 07:30 AM
- Special poojas
- Sri Rama Navami Kalyanotsavam
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Local community and state government support
- Construction materials
- Stone and Reinforced Concrete
- Historical events
- An integral part of the Palakurthy spiritual circuit.
- Renovations
- Gopuram repainted and steps improved in 2019.
- Archaeological importance
- Low
- Legends
- Considered a protector deity for the village residents.
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Late 20th Century
- Structure
- Single-tier hilltop structure with an open courtyard
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Decorated with colorful carvings of the Ramayana scenes
- Mandapa
- Pillared hall with views of the valley
- Sculptural features
- Dhwaja Stambha and Hanuman statue at the entrance
- Artistic elements
- Wall frescoes depicting the celestial wedding of Rama and Sita
- Construction technique
- Modern masonry
- Unique features
- Offers the best vantage point for viewing the entire Palakurthy village.
Festivals & events
Sri Rama NavamiVaikunta EkadashiHanuman Jayanthi
- Festival calendar
- Lunar Calendar
- Special celebration days
- Sundays
- Cultural events
- Bhajans and Ramayana discourses
- Annual events
- Sri Rama Navami Kalyanotsavam
- Peak crowd season
- March / April
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning for the sunrise view
- Parking capacity
- 20 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Free
- Donation counters
- Hundi available
- Donation methods
- Cash
- Prasadam
- Sugar candy, Panakam