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Parnasala is a village in the Dummugudem mandal in
Bhadradri Kothagudem district Bhadradri Kothagudem district is a district in the east of the Indian state of Telangana. Kothagudem is the district headquarters. It is the largest district in Telangana, with an area of 7483 km2. It borders the districts Khammam, Mahabub ...
of
Telangana Telangana is a States and union territories of India, state in India situated in the Southern India, south-central part of the Indian subcontinent on the high Deccan Plateau. It is the List of states and union territories of India by area, ele ...
, India. The village is accessible by road and boats and is situated 32 km from the temple town of
Bhadrachalam Bhadrachalam is a census town in Bhadradri Kothagudem district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is an important Hindu pilgrimage town with the Bhadrachalam Temple of Rama, situated on the banks of Godavari River. It is located east of sta ...
. Bhadrachalam area has several Hindu deities connected with Epic book Ramayana. According to the legend, Lord Rama built a hermitage in Parnasala during his exile and lived there for some time. The hermitage was named Parnasala because it was surrounded by trees (Parna means leaves and Sala means house). It is said that Lord Rama used to offer prayers to Lord Shiva at a nearby cave temple called Shivacave. The history of Parnasala can be traced back to the Vedic period. The Vedas mention the importance of forests and their conservation, and the forests surrounding Parnasala were considered sacred. The village is located on the banks of the river Godavari, which has been mentioned in the Vedas as one of the seven holy rivers of India. Parnasala is also associated with the Buddhist period. The nearby town of Bhadrachalam is believed to be the birthplace of Saint Ramadasu, a devotee of Lord Rama and a renowned saint of the 17th century. The Bhadrachalam temple, which is dedicated to Lord Rama, was constructed by Saint Ramadasu. During the British period, Parnasala was a part of the Nizam's Hyderabad State. The village was known for its agricultural produce, especially rice and sugarcane. The people of Parnasala were skilled in making handicrafts and decorative items using bamboo and other natural materials. In recent times, Parnasala has become a popular tourist destination. The Sri Rama Temple, which is believed to be the place where Lord Rama lived during his exile, is a major attraction. The temple is located on the banks of the river Godavari and is surrounded by lush green forests. The village is also known for its natural beauty, with the Parnasala Hill and the Kothagudem Waterfalls being popular spots for trekking and nature walks.


Geography

Parnasala is located at and has an average elevation of 55 metres (183 ft).


Demographics

According to the 2001
Indian census The decennial census of India has been conducted 15 times, as of 2011. While it has been undertaken every 10 years, beginning in 1872 under Viceroy Lord Mayo, the first complete census was taken in 1872. Post 1949, it has been conducted by the Reg ...
, the demographic details of Parnasala village are as follows: * Total population: 513 in 116 households * Male population: 253 * Female population: 260 * Children under 6 years of age: 51 (boys - 23 and girls - 28) * Total literates: 429


Legend

According to legend, it is said the "Lord Sri
Rama Rama (; , , ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric Hindu traditions, he is considered the Supreme Being. Also considered as the ideal man (''maryāda' ...
"spent some of the 14 years of exile at this location. The locals believe that
Sita Sita (; ), also known as Siya, Jānaki and Maithili, is a Hindu goddess and the female protagonist of the Hindu epic ''Ramayana''. Sita is the consort of Rama, the avatar of god Vishnu, and is regarded as an avatar of goddess Lakshmi. She is t ...
, the beloved consort of "Lord Sri Rama" bathed in the stream here and dried her clothes on "Radhagutta" where the imprints are seen even today. The demon king "
Ravana According to the Mahakavya, Hindu epic, ''Ramayana'', Ravana was a kingJustin W. Henry, ''Ravana's Kingdom: The Ramayana and Sri Lankan History from Below'', Oxford University Press, p.3 of the island of Lanka, in which he is the chief antag ...
" parked his Pushpaka on the hillock on the opposite side of the river and abducted her. An earthen ditch reportedly caused when
Ravana According to the Mahakavya, Hindu epic, ''Ramayana'', Ravana was a kingJustin W. Henry, ''Ravana's Kingdom: The Ramayana and Sri Lankan History from Below'', Oxford University Press, p.3 of the island of Lanka, in which he is the chief antag ...
removed earth to carry off Sita to
Lanka Lanka (; ) is the name given in Hindu epics to the island fortress capital of the legendary Rakshasa king Ravana in the epics of the ''Ramayana'' and the ''Mahabharata''. The fortress was situated on a plateau between three mountain peaks kn ...
can be seen here. Another Hindu legend names Parnashala as the location where Rama killed
Maricha In the Hindu epic ''Ramayana'', Maricha, or Mareecha (Sanskrit: मारीच, IAST: ), is a rakshasha, who was killed by Rama, the hero of the epic and an avatar of Vishnu. He is mentioned as an ally of Ravana, the antagonist of the epic. Hi ...
, who came in disguise of a golden deer to deceive Sita.


References

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