Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Telangana Minister Oversees Medaram Jatara Preparations, Emphasizes Crowd Control
A big festival called the Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara is happening in January 2026 in Telangana.
A minister named Seethakka visited the place to check on the work being done to get ready for it.
She wants to make sure lots of people can visit safely.
They are building strong fences around the important parts of the temple that are meant to last for a very long time.
The government is making big improvements because this festival is very important for their culture.
Special buses will be available to help people get there.
This festival is seen as a symbol of Telangana's pride.
Many officials are working together to make sure everything is ready and safe for all the visitors.
Telangana Minister Seethakka reviewed preparations for the Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara scheduled for January 2026.
Emphasis was placed on implementing strict crowd control measures, including the installation of high-quality brass grills around main shrines.
Developmental works are underway at Medaram to enhance the site as a significant spiritual center.
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) plans to operate 4,000 buses and has already started special services.
Minister Seethakka highlighted the cultural significance of the Jatara as a symbol of Telangana's self-respect.
- Who
- Telangana Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka and other district officials
- What
- Reviewed preparations for the Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara, inspected developmental works, and ordered strict crowd control measures.
- When
- Sunday, January 2026 (for the Jatara); Sunday (inspection day)
- Where
- Medaram, Tadvai mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana
- Why
- To ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the massive religious gathering, which is significant for Telangana's cultural identity and expected to draw large crowds.
- Event
- Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara
- Scheduled Date
- January 2026
- Location
- Medaram, Tadvai mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana
- Key Officials Present
- Minister Seethakka, Collector T.S. Diwakar, TGSRTC officials, Health department officials, Library Corporation chairman Ravi Chander, Market Committee chairperson Rega Kalyani, Medaram Temple Priests Association president Jagga Rao, temple executive officer Veeraswamy
- Transportation Plans
- 4,000 RTC buses to be operated, special buses from Hanamkonda to Medaram already running