Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Actress Apologizes for Dog Weighing at Temple
A young actress named Tina Sravya got into trouble for doing something unusual at a temple.
At the Medaram Jatara, people usually offer jaggery equal to the weight of their children to fulfill vows.
But Tina weighed her pet dog and offered jaggery for it, which made many people upset.
They said it was disrespectful to use a pet for a tradition meant for children.
Tina apologized and explained that she had prayed for her dog's recovery from surgery and was just showing her love and devotion.
She said she didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings.
Actress Tina Sravya weighed her pet dog and offered jaggery at the Medaram Jatara, sparking controversy.
The tradition involves offering jaggery equal to the weight of children to fulfill vows.
Many devotees and social media users criticized the act, stating it hurt religious sentiments.
Tina Sravya issued a public apology, explaining she prayed for her dog's recovery from surgery.
She clarified her actions were out of devotion and love for her pet, not to disrespect traditions.
- Who
- Actress Tina Sravya
- What
- Controversy over weighing her dog and offering jaggery at the Medaram Jatara
- When
- After her dog recovered from surgery
- Where
- Sammakka-Saralamma temple during Medaram Jatara
- Why
- To fulfill a vow for her dog's recovery
- Actress
- Tina Sravya
- Event
- Medaram Jatara
- Tradition
- Offering jaggery equal to the weight of children
- Controversial Action
- Weighing her pet dog and offering jaggery
- Reason for Action
- Fulfilling a vow for her dog's recovery from surgery
- Public Reaction
- Widespread criticism and hurt religious sentiments
- Actress's Response
- Issued a public apology and explained her actions