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

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News18•30-01-2026, 17:58
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.
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