Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Massive Transport Plans for Medaram Jatara
A big festival called Medaram Maha Jatara is happening in Medaram, India.
Lots of people, about three crore, are expected to come to pray to two goddesses named Sammakka and Saralamma.
The government and the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) are making big plans to help everyone get there.
They are running 4,000 special buses that will make 51,000 trips.
Women can travel for free, and there are special rules to make sure the roads are not too crowded.
There is a big temporary bus station with lots of parking and other facilities.
The goal is to make sure everyone can travel safely and easily.
The Telangana government and TGSRTC are preparing for the Medaram Maha Jatara, expecting nearly three crore devotees.
4,000 special buses will operate 51,000 trips between January 25 and February 1.
10,441 RTC personnel, including drivers and safety wardens, have been deployed to manage operations.
The Maha Lakshmi Scheme allows free travel for women in all ordinary and express special buses.
A temporary bus station with 42 parking areas and various facilities has been developed to handle the crowd.
- Who
- Devotees from various regions, Telangana government, TGSRTC
- What
- Massive transport arrangements for Medaram Maha Jatara
- When
- January 25 to February 1, festival starts on the 28th of the month
- Where
- Medaram, India
- Why
- To handle an expected footfall of nearly three crore devotees and ensure safer and smoother travel
- Festival
- Medaram Maha Jatara
- Deities
- Sammakka and Saralamma
- Location
- Medaram, India
- Start Date
- 28th of the current month
- Offerings
- Jaggery (considered as gold)
- Transport
- Tractors, DCMs, private vehicles, RTC buses
- Public Holiday
- Sunday
- Expected Devotees
- 3 crore
- Special Buses
- 4,000
- Trips
- 51,000
- RTC Personnel
- 10,441
- Maha Lakshmi Scheme
- Free travel for women
- Festival Fare Policy
- 50% surcharge over regular fare
- Temporary Bus Station
- 1,510 acres with 42 parking areas
