Adilabad's Khandevu Jatara: Thodasam Clan's Unique Sesame Oil Ritual

• Khandevu Jatara is a significant fair for Adivasi Thodasam tribals in Adilabad district during Pushya month.
• A unique ritual involves a fasting female Thodasam member drinking homemade sesame oil to fulfill vows.
• Surpam Sakru Bai recently drank two kilograms of sesame oil as part of this tradition.
• The oil is prepared a month in advance by Adivasis as an offering to the deity Khandevu.
• The 15-day fair attracts tribals from Telugu states, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, featuring a Darbar for community issues.

Why It Matters: The Khandevu Jatara showcases a unique tribal ritual of drinking sesame oil for vows and community gathering.