As the Medaram Sammakka–Saralamma Maha Jatara draws to a close on January 31, it is witnessing an overwhelming surge of devotees, reaffirming its stature as one of the largest tribal religious congregations in the world. Rooted in deep faith and age-old traditions, the sacred gathering continues in a serene and well-organised manner amid lakhs of devotees arriving from across Telangana and other parts of the country.
Meanwhile, several prominent personalities visited Medaram and offered prayers to Sammakka and Saralamma.
Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma along with Sudha Dev Varma visited on Friday, offered prayers and traditional sarees to dieties.
The Hon’ble Governor of Telangana, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma along with the First Lady of the State, Smt. Sudha Dev Varma visited to the revered Medaram Jathara on Friday, immersing themselves in the vibrant culture of tribal tradition and spirituality. The Medaram Jathara stands as… pic.twitter.com/xeRP0pl8kl
— Governor of Telangana (@tg_governor) January 30, 2026
Former Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Director General of Police Shri Shivdhar Reddy were among the prominent persons who offered prayers.
British Gareth Wynn Owen, British Deputy High Commissioner to Telangana & Andhra Pradesh visited Medaram and offered his prayers and participate in the Tulabharam, weighed in equalant to jiggery, a tradition of the jatara.
Fantastic to be at the Sri Sammakka-Sarlamma Jatara at #Medaram and participate in the Tulabharam, not everyday are you weighed in jaggery. pic.twitter.com/EA3InmM5Y4
— Gareth Wynn Owen (@UKinHyderabad) January 30, 2026
On January 29, members of the Māori tribe who arrived from New Zealand came to Medaram and offered prayers to Sammakka–Saralamma. They have also performed the trational Haka dance at the temple premises.
#WATCH | New Zealand’s Māori janjatiya performers offered a special puja to Mata Sammakka and Sarakka in Medaram village, Mulugu district, Telangana. pic.twitter.com/q4siKBxkCk
— Organiser Weekly (@eOrganiser) January 30, 2026
At the Medaram Sammakka–Saralamma Maha Jatara, bamboo poles are worshipped as deities, earthen platforms serve as sanctums, turmeric and vermilion replace precious ornaments, jaggery symbolises pure gold, rice is offered as consecrated food, and simple pieces of saree and blouse cloth become ceremonial offerings to the Mothers.
