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Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh extended support to Shaiksha Vali, a Muslim vendor from Kurnool, who was harassed by YouTubers during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana. Lokesh condemned the divisive act and promised to meet the vendor personally.

Mulugu police have strongly refuted rumours circulating on social media about a minor girl’s alleged gang-rape during the Medaram Jatara. DSP clarified that Narlapur police investigated the matter thoroughly and confirmed no such incident took place.

The Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre said the temporary DIAL-112 call centre set up at the Medaram Jatara handled over 500 emergency calls, ensuring swift response, effective coordination and enhanced public safety during the festival.

Restless devotees attacked the convoy of minister Adluri Laxman when he went to the Medaram jatara. People waiting in queues got restless and attacked the convoy, reports say

The Medaram Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara, Asia’s largest tribal festival, embodies centuries-old Koya traditions of resistance and worship, but state involvement raises concerns of cultural dilution, identity loss, and marginalisation of custodians

To manage the rush of devotees during the Medaram Jatara, TGSRTC has deployed nearly 4,000 special buses across Telangana, including 400 from Hyderabad. Around 20 lakh pilgrims are expected to travel using RTC services during the festival.

Around 50,000 tribals from several parts of Telangana and neighbouring Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and other parts of the country congregate at Keslapur village

According to the Medaram priests, the rituals, including temple cleaning, worship, and village confinement are scheduled for February 12

According to Medaram priests, the rituals, including temple cleaning, worship and village confinement are scheduled for February 12.

Kothagudem SP B Rohith Raju said that everyone who works in the police department should also know some basic things related to first aid

TSRTC officials said the region registered profits on par with the revenues generated in 2020.

His brother S Laxman, who was also a priest, passed away few days ago due to illness. This is second death in the family in the last one month

Tribal priests took the deities to the forest after performing pujas at the gaddelu (platforms) in multiple spots across the district, while devotees who were camping here also left.

The jatara ended with the goddesses’ “Tallula Vanapravesham” (entry into the forest) as the vermilion casket was carried back to Chilukalagutta and kept there until the next jatara.

According to Varun Reddy, power supply was provided through two sub-stations and arrangements were made to supply it from another sub-station in case of any minor disruption.

In a statement, Chandrashekhar Rao reflected on the spiritual and historical importance of Sammakka-Saralamma, noting that their spirit of struggle for self-respect was involved in the Telangana Statehood movement.

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For the past several decades, it was customary for Medaram Jatara organisers to officially invite Ramachandraiah to the biennial jatara

The Medaram Jatara, held once every two years, is a significant cultural event that draws participants and visitors from various parts of the region

The jatara got underway with the customary arrival of goddess Sarakka from Kannepally village to the main shrine at Medaram.