Who did Sammakka and her daughter fight with?
It commemorates the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, with the reigning rulers against an unjust law. It is believed that after Kumbha Mela, it is Medaram jathara which attracts the largest number of devotees in the country. An estimated 10 million people gathered in 2018.
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.
Why is the stream called Jampanna VAGU?
According to legend, Jampanna was one of the sons of tribal queen Sammakka and her husband Pagididdaraju. A badly injured Jampanna came up to the Vagu where he collapsed and breathed his last. The stream was named after him, according to local lore. The Jampanna vagu is an attractive sight in the Medaram forests.
Who is Pagididda Raju?
Pagididda Raju was a feudatory tribal chief who had to pay regular taxes to the Kakatiya king Pratapa Rudra, who ruled Warangal in that period. He sent his army to intimidate and extort taxes from the Koya tribe.
Who is Jampanna?
According to the history, Jampanna is the tribal warrior and the son of Tribal Goddess Sammakka. The Jampanna vagu took his name as he died in a battle fighting against Kakatiya Army in that stream.
In which district is Sammakka Sarakka Jatara celebrated?
district of Mulugu
This is the biggest people in the world meeting Jatara celebrated in Madaram, Tadvai Mandal in the district of Mulugu, held at about 100 km from Warangal city and 250 km from Hyderabad. The Sammakka Sarakka Jatra is a State Festival of Govt. of Telangana.
When was Sammakka Sarakka Jatara declared as national festival?
Medaram Jathara 2020 Program Schedule
| S.no | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 04 | 08 February 2020 | Last day of Sammkka Sarakka Jathara,Goddess Sammakka and Saralamma will return back in to forest (Sammakka Saralamma Vanapravesham). |
What are the state festivals of Telangana?
Festivals of Telangana
- Telangana, the north western region of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh and a separate state now, has a culture that is quite distinct from the other Telugu-speaking regions.
- Bathukamma Festival.
- Bonalu.
- Ganesh Chaturdhi.
- Ramzan.
- Sammakka Sarakka Jatara.
- Monthy Jataras.
Where did the battle between the Kakatiya armies and Jampanna the son of Sarakka took place?
Sampangi vagu
A fierce battle took place on the banks of Sampangi vagu (stream), a tributary of Godavari river. Pagididda Raju, his daughters and son-in-law Govinda Raju (husband of Sarakka) were killed. Sammakka’s son bled to death in the Sampangi vagu (stream), turning it red and was henceforth called Jampanna Vagu.
Why is Telangana famous?
Telangana is known for its hospitality and multicultural and pluralistic society. Constituting a major part of Deccan plateau, Telangana has a pleasing climate, with abundant natural and water resources. The state is the gateway to Krishna and Godavari Rivers in South India and is considered the seed capital of India.
Is Hyderabad and Telangana same?
The area of what is now Telangana constituted the north-central and northeastern portions of Andhra Pradesh for almost six decades, but on June 2, 2014, that territory was calved off to form a separate state. The capital of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is Hyderabad, in west-central Telangana.
Who is the last Kakatiya ruler?
Prataparudra II
Prataparudra II His reign began in 1289 (alternative date: 1295) and ended with the demise of the dynasty in 1323.
What’s the history of the Sammakka Sarakka temple?
There are many legends about the miraculous powers of sammakka . 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 taken to their habitation .
How often does Sammakka Saralamma Jatara take place?
Sammakka Sarakka Jatara is a tribal Hindu festival, held at about 100km from Warangal city. It is the time for the largest tribal congregation in the world, held every two years (biennial), with approximately ten million people converging on the place, over a period of four days.
Are there any legends about the power of Sammakka?
There are many legends about the miraculous powers of Sammakka. 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.
Who are the consorts of Sammakka and Sarakka?
Sammakka and Sarakka along with their consorts Pagididda Raju and Govinda Raju respectively, are worshipped. Devotees take bath in Jampanna Vaagum and offer and weigh themselves with jaggery before offering it to Sammakka and Sarakka.