Jangubai Temple Fair: Adivasis Worship Flame Deity in Sacred Cave

• Jangubai Temple, a sacred cave shrine near Maharaj Guda, Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, is where Adivasis worship Jangubai as a flame deity.
• The annual fair (Jatara) starts in Pushya month, lasting a month, with Deepotsavam on Dec 22nd and a Maha Puja attended by political leaders.
• MPs G. Nagesh, Kova Lakshmi, MLA Todasam Raju, and district officials participated in the Maha Darbar.
• Members of eight Adivasi gotras from various states offer vows, attracting devotees from Telangana, AP, Maharashtra, MP, and Chhattisgarh.
• Devotees visit Topplakasa first, travel by foot/carts, offer special dishes, and believe visiting in Pushya Masam brings good fortune.

Why It Matters: Jangubai Temple's annual fair unites Adivasis from multiple states to worship their flame deity.