IN PICS: India's Largest Tribal Festival Medaram Jatara Kicks Off In Telangana

Telangana government organised Sammakka Saralamma Jathara in Medaram village, Mulugu district, attracting hundreds of devotees on Wednesday.

The prominent event of the festival is the procession where the idols of the goddesses are taken out in a grand procession

Telangana Minister Dansari Anasuya Seethakka inaugurated the tribal dance performances. (Credit: Special arrangement)

Additionally, PM Modi extended his best wishes for the festival, recognizing its cultural significance. (Credit: Special arrangement)

Taking to X, PM Modi said "Greetings on the start of the Sammakka-Sarakka Medaram Jathara, one of the largest tribal festivals, and a vibrant manifestation of the enduring spirit of our cultural heritage. This Jathara is a great fusion of devotion, tradition and community spirit. We bow to Sammakka-Sarakka and recall the spirit of unity and valour they personify." (Credit: Special arrangement)

Sammakka Saralamma Jathara, also known as Medaram Jathara, is a tribal festival dedicated to honoring the goddesses celebrated in the southern state of Telangana. (Credit: Special arrangement)

The Jathara festival is scheduled to take place from February 21 to February 24 this year. (Credit: Special arrangement)