Medaram Jatara: Jampanna Vagu Dip Essential for Goddesses' Darshan, Fulfills Wishes

• Devotees attending the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara in Mulugu district traditionally take a holy dip in Jampanna Vagu before visiting the goddesses.
• Jampanna Vagu, originally Sampangi Vagu, was renamed after tribal warrior Jampanna, son of Sammakka, who attained heroic death by jumping into the stream.
• The stream's waters are believed to have turned red with Jampanna's blood, symbolizing sacrifice and instilling courage in devotees.
• Taking a dip in Jampanna Vagu is believed to fulfill wishes, and devotees often offer hair (tonsure) before bathing.
• The Telangana government has made arrangements, including taps, at Jampanna Vagu for devotees' convenience during the Jatara.

Why It Matters: A holy dip in Jampanna Vagu is a mandatory tradition at Medaram Jatara, believed to fulfill wishes and complete the goddesses' darshan.