The third day of Sammakka-Saralamma jatara saw a steady increase in the number of devotees arriving at Medaram to take part in the festivities. As Friday is considered auspicious, the devotees prefer arriving here to pay their obeisance to the tribal deities. It’s only on the third day that both the deities adorn the altar as on the fourth day, the priests take them back to the forest. As they have only a day to […]
Telangana State Government as promised has decided to organize the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, as the biggest tribal festivals in the country, on the lines of Kumbh Mela. All the concerned officials were directed to ensure that the jatara starting on January 31 receives national and international attention. Officials should accordingly utilise the international channels and social media extensively to publicise the event which was expected to attract lakhs of people from across the country. The government […]
