Archive · 14 Jan 2026

Medaram Jatara and the left swastika debate

Medaram Jatara and the left swastika debate

The Medaram Jatara is a big tribal festival in Telangana, India.

This year, people are talking about a special symbol called the left-facing swastika, which is found in the tribal temple.

Some researchers say this symbol is part of tribal history and is different from the right-facing swastika in Hindu tradition.

The Telangana government is helping to make the temple better and is preparing for the festival with hospitals and buses.

However, some people are upset about the left-facing swastika and say it is not part of Hindu history.

The festival is very important to the tribal communities and attracts millions of people.

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