Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Medaram Jatara Honors Tribal Goddesses
The Medaram Jatara is a big festival that happens every two years to honor two tribal goddesses, Sammakka and Saralamma.
People from many states in India and even from other countries come to this festival.
This year, a special platform with beautiful stone carvings was built for the festival.
The festival tells the story of how Sammakka and her family fought bravely against a king and how Sammakka disappeared after being injured.
The festival is a way to remember their courage and sacrifice.
There is also a special stream called Chilkalagutta that people believe has magical powers, and they collect its water for good health and luck.
The government has put a fence around the stream to keep it clean.
Additionally, the Agrampahad Sammakka-Saralamma Jathara, or Mini-Medaram, is held alongside the main festival, attracting over 30 lakh pilgrims.
The district administration has made elaborate arrangements to ensure a smooth and convenient experience for the devotees, including enhanced security, sanitation, healthcare, and infrastructure.
The Medaram Jatara is a major tribal festival honoring goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma, attracting devotees from various states and countries.
A new Gaddelu complex with 46 pillars and 7,000 stone carvings depicting tribal culture was constructed for this year's festival.
The festival commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Sammakka and her family in a battle against the Kakatiya ruler.
Chilkala Gutta’s perennial stream is believed to have miraculous properties, drawing devotees for its water.
The Telangana government has fenced the hillock to maintain the stream's serenity and prevent pollution.
The Agrampahad Sammakka-Saralamma Jathara, or Mini-Medaram, is held alongside the main festival, attracting over 30 lakh pilgrims.
The district administration has made elaborate arrangements, including enhanced security, sanitation, healthcare, and infrastructure, to ensure a smooth and convenient experience for the devotees.
- Who
- Devotees from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and abroad
- What
- Medaram Jatara, a tribal festival honoring goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma
- When
- January 28 to 31
- Where
- Medaram, Mulugu District, Telangana
- Why
- To honor the sacrifice and valor of the goddesses, and to celebrate tribal culture and history
Government and Organizers
Devotees and Local Community
Festival Management
Government and Organizers
The government and organizers emphasize the need for strict regulations and infrastructure to manage the large crowds and maintain the sanctity of the festival.
Devotees and Local Community
Devotees and the local community prioritize the spiritual experience and traditional practices, sometimes preferring less restrictive measures.
Infrastructure Development
Government and Organizers
The government views the construction of new facilities like the Gaddelu complex and fencing of the hillock as necessary for preserving the site and enhancing the visitor experience.
Devotees and Local Community
Some devotees and locals may see these developments as modern intrusions that alter the traditional character of the festival.
- Location
- Medaram, Mulugu District, Telangana
- Event
- Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara
- Event Dates
- January 28 to 31
- Stream Characteristics
- Perennial, crystal clear, cool, pure, and sweet
- Government Action
- Fenced the hillock to maintain serenity
- Gaddelu Complex
- 46 pillars, 8 inner arches, 1 main outer arch, 7,000 stone carvings
- Pilgrim Count
- Over 30 lakh pilgrims
- Security Personnel
- 600 security personnel
- CCTV Cameras
- 150 CCTV cameras
- Sanitation Workers
- 200 workers
- Medical Camps
- 5 medical camps
- Special Hospital
- 10-bed hospital in Atmakur
- Transformers Installed
- 4 new 160-KW transformers
- Bathing Ghats
- 15 bathing ghats
Sources
Chilkala Gutta’s Mystical Stream Attracts Devotees from Medaram
Devotees from Hyderabad Set Out for Medaram Jathara
Medaram Jatara Reflects Tribal Valor, History of Sammakka–Saralamma
Medaram Maha Jathara to Begin in Telangana on Jan 28
42,000 Staff, Mega Infrastructure Readied As Medaram Braces For 3 Crore Devotees
Leaders Urge Plastic-Free Medaram Jatara
Uninterrupted Power Supply for Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara at Medaram
Agrampahad Gears Up for Mini-Medaram Jathara
Medical Aid to 11,625 Devotees at Medaram
TTD, Endowments Roll Out Rs 750-Cr Plan to Construct 5,000 Temples
