Medaram Jathara: Asia's Largest Tribal Festival Sees Crore Devotees

• Medaram Maha Jathara, Asia's largest tribal festival, is witnessing a massive influx of devotees.
• Mother Sammakka has been installed on the pedestals (gaddelu) from Chilakalagutta, joining Sammakka-Saralamma, Parigiddaraju, and Govindarajulu.
• Devotees are taking holy dips in Jampanna Vagu and offering various vows including sarees, turmeric, vermilion, and 'etthu bangaram'.
• The Telangana government has implemented QR code-enabled bands for children and the elderly to prevent them from getting lost, and made extensive arrangements.
• Officials estimate over one crore devotees have already visited, with many expressing their belief in the goddesses' power to fulfill wishes.

Why It Matters: Medaram Jathara, Asia's largest tribal festival, is drawing over a crore devotees with grand arrangements.