Hyderabad: Telangana Panchayat Raj and Tribal Welfare Minister D Anasuya (Seethakka) on Monday assured that the Medaram temple works will protect tribal traditions. She said the shrines of Sammakka, Saralamma, Pagididdaraju and Govindaraju would receive careful development. At the same time, devotees would gain improved facilities.
Seethakka Medaram temple assurance on works and traditions
The minister visited Medaram in Tadwai mandal and met tribal priests, Collector Divakar TS, SP Shabarish and community leaders. According to her, priests’ views would guide every stage of construction. Therefore, no ritual or practice would face disruption.
Seethakka reminded officials that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy instructed them to build a structure strong enough to last a thousand years. Moreover, she said the new design would boost faith and showcase the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, India’s largest tribal fair.
She dismissed claims of neglect toward smaller shrines. Instead, she clarified that layouts would follow priests’ advice. The shrine area would measure 20 feet by 80 feet. Meanwhile, she confirmed that Revanth Reddy, who began his padyatra from Medaram, would return before the jatara to seek blessings.
In addition, Seethakka said the project would feature 700 depictions of tribal deities. She promised pilgrims smooth darshan and pledged safeguards for community faith. “This is more than construction; it is about preserving belief,” she said.
Tribal priests’ association president Siddhamani Jaggarao backed the plan. He explained that priests supported the works only after the government gave firm assurances. He urged all groups to cooperate and avoid unnecessary objections.