Earlier, the CM inaugurated various developmental works, including pylons and sacred altars (Gaddelu)
MEDARAM (MULUGU DT), JANUARY 19, 2026: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy along with his family members and Cabinet colleagues, offered prayers at the historic tribal shrine of Samakka-Sarakka jatara side in Medaram village of Mulugu district on Monday morning.
The CM also inaugurated development works undertaken by the State government for the biennial Medaram Jatra scheduled to be conducted from January 28 to 31. He unveiled a pylon and sacred altars (Gaddelu) for the deities.
It may be recalled that the State government has allocated Rs 260 crore for this year’s ‘Jatara’ — Rs 150 crore for event arrangements and Rs 110 crore for permanent temple infrastructure.
The master plan focused on the sacred grounds that house altars of Sammakka, Saralamma, Pagididdaraju, and Govindaraju, enabling lakhs of devotees to offer prayers conveniently.
A day after conducting the Cabinet meeting in Medaram, the first outside Hyderabad, the Chief Minister, along with his family members, participated in various rituals at the tribal shrine. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Ministers accompanied the Chief Minister.
At a cultural event at Medaram on Sunday night, the Chief Minister announced that the state government will conduct Medaram Jatara on the lines of Kumbh Mela. The Chief Minister said that he accomplished the development of Medaram Gaddelu and the tribal shrine with all facilities.
The Chief Minister said the Medaram festival is a historical event which symbolises courage transformed into divinity. It is the biggest tribal festival where people worship deities without a temple.
CM Revanth Reddy remembered brave women Sammakka and Saralamma, who led a revolt against the Kakatiya dynasty. The Chief Minister also recalled that he embarked on ‘Padayatra’ from Medaram on February 6, 2023, with a resolve to dethrone the BRS government. With the blessings of the goddesses, the ‘People’s Government’ came to power in the State.
“I consider it my good fortune to develop Medaram,” the Chief Minister said. He pointed out that the development of the works and stone structures was completed within 100 days before the beginning of the tribal festival.
