Nagoba Jatara 2026 Begins with Grand Puja in Adilabad

• The Nagoba Jatara, a significant tribal fair, commenced with a traditional Abhishekam and Mahapuja by Mesram clan tribals on Pushya Amavasya.
• The deity Nagoba, revered by indigenous tribals and the family deity of the Mesram clan, was consecrated at midnight in Keslapur, Indravelli Mandal, Adilabad district.
• Only after the Mesram clan performed their traditional pujas were others allowed for darshan, with prominent leaders like MP Godam Nagesh and MLAs Anil Jadhav and Vedma Bojju Patel attending.
• The Mahapuja involved 22 women from different clans bringing sacred water from the temple pond, purifying the temple, and making mud anthills.
• A 'Bheting' ritual for new daughters-in-law and offerings cooked on 22 mud stoves by tribal women were also part of the traditional ceremonies; a Darbar is scheduled for the 22nd.

Why It Matters: Nagoba Jatara 2026 started with traditional rituals and grand pujas by the Mesram clan in Adilabad.