Parnasala, Bhadrachalam

Parnasala is a village located at a distance of 32 km from the town of Bhadrachalam. The village comes under the Dummugudem Mandal that is part of the Khammam District in the state of Andhra Pradesh. One can easily reach the village via road or boat.

The village is a popular destination among the devotees of Lord Rama because of the legend of Rama associated with the place. It is believed that Lord Rama along with his wife Sita and brother Laxmana spent some time of his 14 year exile period in this part of the country.

He built a hut for His wife in the jungles of Parnasala. There is a stream that runs close to the village and locals believe that Devi Sita bathed herself and washed her clothes in this stream. The proof of this legend is evident in the imprints found at the place.