Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jathara Festival Begins
The Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jathara is a big festival in Telangana, like a big celebration.
The local government in Mulugu district said that everyone can take a day off on 30 January because so many people will be visiting.
But since it's a special day off, they will have to work on 14 February instead.
This is to make sure everything runs smoothly during the festival.
The state government is also asking the central government to make this festival a national one, like the Kumbh Mela, because it's very important to the tribal community.
They have done a lot of work to make the festival site better for the visitors.
The festival includes the installation of the deity Sammakka with state honours, and Union ministers visited to support the event and tribal welfare initiatives.
Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jathara, known as the 'Telangana Kumbh Mela', has commenced with the installation of the deity Sammakka with state honours.
Mulugu district administration declared 30 January a public holiday for all government offices and educational institutions.
The holiday is in response to the expected large number of devotees attending the event, with 14 February as a compensation working day.
The state government has urged the Central government to accord National Festival status to the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara.
Union ministers Jual Oram and G. Kishan Reddy visited the festival, highlighting its significance and the central government's support for tribal welfare initiatives.
- Who
- Mulugu district administration, Telangana state government, Union ministers Jual Oram and G. Kishan Reddy
- What
- Announced a public holiday for the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jathara, sought National Festival status, and celebrated the installation of the deity with state honours
- When
- 30 January (holiday), with compensation on 14 February; festival ongoing; deity installation on Thursday
- Where
- Mulugu district, Telangana
- Why
- Due to the anticipated influx of devotees and the event's local importance, and to seek national recognition for the festival
State Government
Central Government
National Festival Status
State Government
The state government has urged the Central government to accord National Festival status to the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, citing its significance and scale comparable to the Kumbh Mela.
Central Government
The Central government has not yet responded to the state's request for national recognition of the festival.
- Event
- Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jathara
- Holiday Date
- 30 January (Friday)
- Compensation Date
- 14 February (Second Saturday)
- Applicable Areas
- Mulugu district (Government offices and educational institutions)
- Event Nickname
- Telangana Kumbh Mela
- Infrastructure Works
- Completed within 90 days
- Deities
- Goddess Saralamma and Goddess Sammakka
- Union Minister's Visit
- Jual Oram and G. Kishan Reddy
- Central Government Support
- ₹3 crore annually for the jatara
- Tribal Welfare Initiatives
- ₹1 lakh crore under Dharati Aaba Tribal Village Development Abhiyan, ₹24,000 crore under PM JANMAN scheme
Sources
Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jathara Holiday Announced in Mulugu
Medaram Jathara: Holiday for Govt. Offices, Educational Institutes in Mulugu on Jan. 30
Ponguleti Seeks National Festival Status for Medaram Jatara
Koya Doras Keep Ancient Healing Traditions Alive At Medaram
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, TPCC Chief Pray at Medaram
Estimated 80 lakh devotees visit mega tribal festival ””Maha Jathara”” in Telangana
Sammakka Installed at Medaram Gaddelu with State Honours
