Nagoba Jatara Begins: Tribals Embark on 300km Sacred Foot Pilgrimage

• The first phase of the annual Nagoba Jatara has commenced with Mesram clan tribals undertaking a 300 km foot pilgrimage.
• Pilgrims travel from Keslapur, Adilabad district, to the Godavari River near Hastinamadugu, Mancherial district, to collect sacred Ganga waters.
• The collected Ganga waters are essential for the Nagoba Mahapooja and Abhishekam, marking the start of the main Jatara on January 18th.
• Led by Mesram Venkat Rao, 100 Mesram clan members walk barefoot through 18 villages, adhering to strict traditional rules.
• Nagoba Jatara is recognized as the second-largest tribal fair in the state, with ITDA Utnoor coordinating arrangements.

Why It Matters: Mesram tribals begin a 300km barefoot pilgrimage to collect sacred Godavari waters for the Nagoba Jatara.