Medaram Jatara starts as Saralamma reaches Gadde around 9.30 pm
10 months ago

Medaram Jatara starts as Saralamma reaches Gadde around 9.30 pm

The Hindu  

With a significant surge of pilgrims, an atmosphere of heightened spiritual fervour and devotion pervaded the forest areas of Medaram tribal shrine and its surrounding villages in Mulugu on Wednesday, as one of the two main tribal deities — Saralamma — was installed atop the ‘Gadde’ at around 9.30 p.m. on Wednesday in adherence to centuries-old Koya tribal tradition. Saralamma was brought to the Gadde in a procession amidst tight police security from Kannepally village, three km away from Medaram, by Koya priests wearing red headgear after performing prayers at the temple. This tribal fair is devoted to commemorate and revere the brave tribal women Sammakka and Saralamma, the mother-daughter duo who waged a valiant fight against the mighty Kakatiya rulers for levying taxes on tribals during the 12th century, according to local legend. Centre releases ₹3.14 crore for Medaram Festival Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of Northeast Region, G. Kishan Reddy, has announced that the Centre has released ₹3.14 crore for the ongoing Medaram Tribal Festival including ₹3.14 crore from the Tribal Welfare Ministry and another ₹84 lakh from the Tourism Ministry on Wednesday.

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Women take centre stage at Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara- 2024
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India Today  

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Grand spectacle unfolds at Medaram Jatara as Sammakka arrives at Gadde
10 months ago

Grand spectacle unfolds at Medaram Jatara as Sammakka arrives at Gadde

The Hindu  

Amid tight police security, Sammakka, the presiding deity of the Medaram tribal shrine, was ceremoniously brought to the Gadde by the Koya priests led by the chief priest Siddaboina Jagga Rao on Thursday night. Despite the police cordoning off the Chilakalagutta hillock, abode of Sammakka during the normal days, a large number of devotees gathered to witness the procession, marking …

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Medaram Jatara: Saralamma's arrival heralds festivities

Deccan Chronicle  

The idol of tribal goddess Saralamma, ceremoniously draped in red cloth, was placed by temple priests on a Gaddelu in Medaram, marking the beginning of the four-day Jatara in Mulugu district on Wednesday.The head priests from Kannepalli temple, Kaka Saraiah and Kaka Kiran, led the procession of Saralamma to Medaram after conducting special prayers earlier in the day.The procession, which …

Modi, Surekha, Pawan wish people on Medaram Jatara
10 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Telangana: Make Medaram Jatara a Huge Success, Says SP
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Telangana: Make Medaram Jatara a Huge Success, Says SP

Deccan Chronicle  

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Mini tribal festival to be held in Medaram in February
2 years ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Governor offers prayers at Medaram Jatara
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Deccan Chronicle  

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Medaram Jatara comes to an end after four days

Deccan Chronicle  

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Mega tribal festival begins at Medaram
2 years, 10 months ago

Mega tribal festival begins at Medaram

Deccan Chronicle  

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Mega tribal festival \'Medaram Jatara\' begins in Telangana
2 years, 10 months ago

Mega tribal festival \'Medaram Jatara\' begins in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

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All set for the historic Medaram jathara
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The Hindu  

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