Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy officially launched the Medaram Maha Jatara 2026 by unveiling its poster at the Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday. This marked the ceremonial beginning of the state’s largest tribal gathering known as CM Revanth Medaram Maha Jatara.
Ministers Seethakka, Konda Surekha, Adluri Laxman Kumar, and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy attended the event. Alongside MLAs from Warangal and temple priests, they presented the invitation to the Chief Minister. They also invited Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, and other cabinet colleagues.
Priests follow temple tradition during invite
As part of customary rituals, priests tied sacred threads and offered shawls and gold to the dignitaries. Medaram EO Veeraswamy and Priests’ Association President Siddaboyina Jaggarao led the group. They formally invited all leaders to attend the four-day CM Revanth Medaram Maha Jatara fair, set to begin on January 28 and conclude on January 31.
₹230 crore project to preserve tribal heritage
The State government has sanctioned ₹230 crore to upgrade Medaram’s infrastructure. On January 19, the Chief Minister will inaugurate the newly restored Sammakka-Saralamma pedestals and temple complex.
Built entirely in stone, the new structures are designed to endure for a millennium. Gateways and boundary walls now depict the legacy of Sammakka and Saralamma, honouring tribal resistance and spiritual traditions.
Held biennially in Mulugu district, the Medaram Jatara, part of CM Revanth Medaram Maha Jatara, draws lakhs of devotees. The 2026 edition aims to merge ancient faith with modern facilities. Many leaders and celebrities, after receiving their invitations, confirmed their participation in the historic fair.