Medaram, home of the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara
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A forest village in Mulugu district where the Koya tribal goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma are honoured at a huge fair held once every two years.
Pilgrimage siteMedaram, Mulugu districtBest time to visit: During the Jatara, held every two years in the month of Magha (January–February)
Highlights
- The arrival of the goddesses from the forest, carried by Koya priests
- Offerings of jaggery, called bangaram (gold), often equal to the devotee's weight
- Holy dip in the Jampanna Vagu stream
- Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary nearby
Significance
The Jatara honours the mother and daughter Sammakka and Saralamma, who according to Koya tradition fought against unjust rule. It is one of the largest tribal festivals in India and draws pilgrims from many States.