Telangana's Tribal Festival Echoes Kumbh Mela: Medaram Jatara Takes Center Stage

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced on Sunday that the Telangana government is set to conduct the Medaram Jatara, the world's largest biennial tribal festival, in a manner similar to the renowned Kumbh Mela.

The event, known as 'Medaram Jatara' or 'Sammakka Saralamma Maha Jatara', involves tribal communities gathering to worship their folk goddesses Sammakka and her daughter Saralamma. Scheduled to occur from January 28 to 31 in Mulugu district, the festival holds significant cultural importance.

In a historic first, the state government convened a cabinet meeting outside Hyderabad, in Medaram, marking Reddy's commitment to honoring the site's cultural heritage.