Tarun Thakur on Instagram: "The Sammakka Sarakka Jatara(Medaram Jatara) for 2026 is scheduled for January 28 to January 31, 2026, at Medaram in the Mulugu district of Telangana, India, a massive biennial tribal festival honoring the goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma, drawing millions of devotees with preparations underway for large-scale infrastructure and services, according to sources from late 2025 and early 2026.  Key Details for 2026: * Dates: January 28 (arrival of Saralamma) to January 31 (return of deities to forest). * Location: Medaram Village, Tadvai Mandal, Mulugu District, Telangana. * Significance: One of India’s largest religious gatherings, a major tribal festival held every two years, also known as the “Kumbh Mela of the South”. * Participants: Millions of devotees, mainly from tribal communities across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha. * Government Support: Telangana government allocates funds for infrastructure, health, sanitation, and crowd management for the event.  What to Expect: * A vibrant celebration of Koya tribal traditions. * Devotees offer prayers, gifts, and perform rituals honoring the goddesses. * Massive crowds gather in the sacred forests of Medaram.  #medaram #mulugu #samakka #sarakka"