Ram Navami 2026: South Indian Temple Celebrates Ram-Sita Wedding, Not Birth

• While most of India celebrates Lord Ram's birth on Ram Navami, Bhadrachalam in Telangana celebrates the celestial wedding of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita.
• The Sree Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple is central to this tradition, marking Ram Navami with Kalyanamahotsavam.
• In 2026, Ram Navami falls on March 27, followed by Sri Rama Pattabhishekam on March 28 as part of Bhadradri Temple Brahmotsavams.
• Lakhs of devotees attend the Kalyanamahotsavam, where 'Pattu Vastrams' and 'Mutyala Talambralu' are offered to the divine couple.
• The ceremony, held between 10 am and 12:30 pm, culminates with the showering of sacred Talambralu at 12 noon, symbolizing virtue, honor, love, and devotion.