What is the story of Sammakka and Sarakka?
According to a tribal story, about 6-7 centuries ago, that is in the 13th century, some tribal leaders who went for a hunting found a new born girl (Sammakka) emitting enormous light playing amidst tigers. She was blessed with 2 daughters and one son namely Sarakka, Nagulamma and Jampanna respectively.
Where is the popular Sammakka Sarakka Jatara held?
Medaram
Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara is a tribal festival of honouring the goddesses celebrated in the state of Telangana, India. The Jatara begins at Medaram in Tadvai Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district.
What is the date of Sammakka Sarakka Jatara?
The Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara is celebrated on the day of the Magha Shuddha full moon according to the tribal tradition. These are the dates of the Maha Jatara to be held in 2022: 16 February 16 – Saralamma, Pagididraja and Govindaraja are taken to Gaddela.
Why jaggery is offered in medaram?
The jaggery, popularly called bangaram (gold) by the devotees, is offered to the deity duo during the jatara. Devotees offer jaggery equal to their weight as thulabaram (weighing scale) or as thanksgiving in fulfilment of their vows.
Which district is Sammakka Sarakka jatara?
Mulugu district
Medaram is a village in Mulugu district, Telangana, India. A popular religious festival called Sammakka Sarakka Jatara takes place biennially in this village.
Where is the Sammakka Saralamma temple in Medaram village?
Sammakka Sarakka Temple ( Sammakka Saralamma Temple) built in the 12th Century. The temple is in Medaram village, Tadvai Mandal, Mulugu District. Rituals in the temple managed by the Koya tribe priests according to their traditions and customs.
How often does Sammakka Saralamma Jatara take place?
Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is a Hindu tribal festival that takes place approximately 100 km from Warangal City. It is time for the world’s largest tribal congregation (biennial) to be held every two years, with approximately 10 million people converging on the spot over a four-day period.
How did Sammakka promise to protect her people?
Sammakka promised her people that as long as she is there, she will protect them. Sammakka injured severely in the battle and walked into the forest Chilakala Gutta. The people of the tribe went into the forest in search of Sammakka and found a box with Kumkum, a few bangles, and footprints of the tiger.
Who was killed in the Battle of Sammakka Saralamma?
Saralamma, Nagulamma, Jampanna, and Pagididda Raju fought and died in the battle to protect their region. After the death of the family, Sammakka also fought boldly and spoliate the Kakatiya army. The king heard about the bravery of Sammakka and called for peace, but she refused and continued the war.