Sammakka Saralamma Jatara 2026 Dates, Timings & Complete Festival Schedule – Medaram
Published by Orugallu Andhalu Introduction 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) – Beginning of Maha Jatara The festival officially begins with the arrival of: Sarakka (Saralamma) Govindaraju (son-in-law) Pagididda Raju (husband of Sammakka) The deities reach the sacred Gaddelu (platforms) at Medaram around 6:00 PM, marking the ceremonial start of the Jatara. January 29, 2026 (Thursday) – Arrival of Sammakka This is considered the most sacred and spiritually powerful day. A...