In which year was the Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Jatara officially declared?

Until 1978, the only way to reach Medaram was by a bullock cart. In 1978 then the Andhra Pradesh State Government declared the 1000-yr old festival as official and laid down a paved road.

What is the history of Medaram Jatara?

Medaram Jathara It commemorates the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, with the reigning rulers against an unjust law. It is believed that after Kumbha Mela, it is Medaram jathara which attracts the largest number of devotees in the country. An estimated 10 million people gathered in 2018.

What is the date of Sammakka Sarakka Jatara?

The dates of the Sammakka Sarakka have been declared for the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Mahajatara, which is regarded as Asia’s one of the largest tribal gatherings. In the year 2022, the Mahajatara will take place from 16th to 19th in the month of February 2022.

How many days is Medaram Jatara?

Four-day
Four-day long biggest tribal fair Medaram Jatara concludes in Telangana. Mulugu (Telangana) [India], February 20 (ANI): The four-day long, country’s biggest Tribal fair ‘Sammakka Saralamma Jatara’ concluded on Saturday in Telangana, informed the Ministry of Culture on Sunday.

Which district is Medaram Jatara?

Medaram Jathara | Mulugu District, Government of Telangana | India.

Is Sammakka Sarakka real story?

According to a tribal story, about 6-7 centuries ago, that is in the 13th century, some tribal leaders who went for a hunting found a new born girl (Sammakka) emitting enormous light playing amidst tigers. She was taken to their habitation, and the head of the tribe adopted her and brought up as a chief.

Who is Sammakka husband name?

She was married to Pagididda Raju, a feudatory tribal chief of Kakatiyas, who ruled Warangal area. She was blessed with 2 daughters and one son namely Sarakka, Nagulamma and Jampanna respectively.

How many days is Medaram jatara?

What is the importance of Medaram jatara?

The Jatra begins at Medaram in Tadvai Mandal in Mulugu district.It commemorates the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, with the reigning rulers against an unjust law. It is believed that after Kumbha Mela, the Medaram jatara attracts the largest number of devotees in the country.

Who is the husband of Sarakka?

She was married to Pagididda Raju, the tribal chief of the Koyas. The Kakatiyas (who ruled the region with its headquarters in Warangal City between 1000 AD and 1380 AD).

In which district conducted Sammakka Sarakka Jatara?

Medaram is a village in Mulugu district, Telangana, India. A popular religious festival called Sammakka Sarakka Jatara takes place biennially in this village.

What is Medaram Jatara?

The Medaram Jatara is a tribal festival in honour of Hindu goddesses, commemorating the brave fight put up by a tribal queen and her daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, against the Kakatiya kings who forced their tribes to pay unjust taxes. The Jatara witnesses one of the largest gatherings of people in India after the Kumbha Mela.

When is the Medaram Jathara festival held?

The Medaram Jathara festival is held every two years at in Medaram Village of Tadvai Mandal deep in the heart of the thick forests of Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. This Jatara has been declared as State Festival during 1998.This year the Jatara will be held from 5th February to 8th February 2020 (4-days)

How do I reach Medaram from Hyderabad?

Trains from Hyderabad to Medaram .You can come to kazipet or Warangal..You are having the trains from hyderabad to warangal. There are numbers of buses from Warngal to Medaram it take 93 kms to reach Medaram.