As part of an age-old Raj Gond tradition, a woman from the Thodasam clan drank two kilograms of sesame oil to formally inaugurate the annual Khamdev Jatara at Narnoor in Adilabad. The ritual is believed to bring fertility, prosperity and well-being.
Under the supervision of Mesram Venkat Rao and priests Kosu, members of the clan performed Maha Puja and Satheek puja to kick start the seven-day-long holy affair between 10 pm and 11.30 pm by closing gates of the shrine
Kanaka Raju passed away due to illness at his native place Marlavai in Jainoor mandal on Friday. He was 83. He is survived by his wife, eight daughters and four sons
