In which year was the Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Jatara officially declared?
It is a festival with no Vedic or Brahminic influence. Until 1998, the only way to reach Medaram was by a bullock cart. In 1998, the state government declared the centuries old festival as official and laid down a motorable road. In 2008, nearly 8 million people were estimated to have attended the festival.
What is the story behind Sammakka Sarakka?
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.
Which is the biggest Jatara in the world?
This Jatara is known for witnessing one of the largest people gatherings in the world. People offer Bangaram (jaggery) :The Jatara begins at Medaram in Tadvai Mandala in Mulugu district….
| Sammakka Saralamma Jatara | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | every 2 years |
Who is Pagididda Raju?
Pagididda Raju was a feudatory tribal chief who had to pay regular taxes to the Kakatiya king Pratapa Rudra, who ruled Warangal in that period. However, a severe drought made it impossible for Raju to pay taxes.
In which district is Medaram Jatara?
Mulugu District
Medaram Jathara | Mulugu District, Government of Telangana | India.
Which is the biggest Jatara in Asia?
Sammakka Sarakka Jatara
Sammakka Sarakka Jatara held by forest dwelling Koya tribe of Telangana and surrounding States, is the biggest Tribal festival in Asia which is attended by two crore people on an average.
Who did Sammakka and her daughter fight with?
Kakatiya rulers
Warangal : The Sammakka-Saralamma jatara, a biennial tribal festival, marks the sacrifice by Sammakka and Saralamma — a mother-daughter duo – against the powerful Kakatiya rulers’ unjust tax law. The four-day tribal festival begins at Medaram in Jayashankar Bhupalapalli district and attracts millions of people.
In which district is Medaram jatara?
Who is Jampanna?
Jampanna became a part of the Maoist outfit around 34 years ago. His wife, Hinge Rajita, has an MSc degree from Osmania University, joined the outfit in 2003. In 2006, the two were reportedly married. The Maoist, Jampanna, has a Rs 20 lakh reward on his head.
Who is Medaraju?
Medaraju, was a tribal chief who was under the Kakatiya kings. His wife was Sammakka and their daughter was Sarakka and his son was Jampanna. He had a son-in-law named Pagididda Raju. Once, due to drought Medaraju could not pay the tribute to the Kakatiya King who sent his army.