Published by Orugallu Andhalu Maisigandi Maisamma Temple Kadthal- A Divine Landmark on the Srisailam Highway Just a little drive away from Hyderabad, along the Srisailam Highway, lies a fast-growing spiritual landmark that has become the pride of Telangana’s Banjara community. *Maisigandi Maisamma Mandiram*, located in Kadthal Mandal’s Maisigandi village, is one of those temples where tradition, folk culture, and divine energy blend beautifully. A Village Blessed by Ammavaru Maisigandi is a small settlement on the highway, but the temple standing at its entrance has turned the entire area into a vibrant devotional spot. Dedicated to *Goddess Maisamma (Mahakali)*, this shrine carries centuries-old tribal belief and continues to evolve with every passing year. The temple owes its growth to *Panthu Naik*, the revered Banjara leader who served as the founder trustee. He spent his entire life developing and protecting this sacred place. After his demise, his family members continue to ...
Published by Orugallu Andhalu The Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Vanadevatalu Maha Jatara, one of the world’s largest tribal gatherings and the biggest cultural festival of Telangana, will be celebrated from January 28 to January 31, 2026. The festival dates were finalized in the traditional manner by the Koya priests, who are the hereditary guardians of this sacred Vana Devata worship. The Medaram Jatara attracts crores of devotees every two years and is widely known as the “Telangana Kumbh Mela.” Medaram Jatara 2026 Dates & Daily Schedule January 28, 2026 (Wednesday) The Maha Jatara begins with the arrival of: • Sarakka (Saralamma) • Govindaraju (her son-in-law) • Pagididda Raju (her husband) They reach the Gaddelu (sacred platforms) of Medaram around 6:00 PM, marking the official start of the festival. January 29, 2026 (Thursday) This is the most auspicious day. Around 6:00 PM, Sammakka, the forest goddess of Chilakalagutta, arrives at the Gadde amidst: • Gu...
Published by Orugallu Andhalu Just outside Hyderabad, along the Warangal Highway, lies a hillock that carries a powerful local goddess and even more powerful devotion. Gattu Maisamma Temple, located near Ghatkesar, is one of the most visited village goddess shrines around the city. Whether it’s for peace, protection, new beginnings or family welfare, thousands of devotees climb this small hill every week to seek blessings from Maisamma, the fierce and caring village guardian deity. Who is Gattu Maisamma? In Telangana, Maisamma is considered a form of Mahakali or Grama Devatha, the village-protecting mother. Whenever a village faces drought, diseases, or seeks well-being, people turn to Maisamma. At Ghatkesar, she is lovingly called “Gattu Maisamma”, because her temple is located on a small hill (gattu). For many devotees around Ghatkesar, Keesara, Bogaram, Korremula and even Hyderabad city, this is their go-to temple for vows, prayers and bonam offerings. Origin & Local B...
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