Sammakka Saralamma Jathara 2012 Medaram Arrangements in Warangal District, Telangana Ap
Arrangements for Medaram fair, the largest fair in Asia that brings pride to Warangal District, are in full swing. The Medaram fair, which will be held from February 8 to 11, draws lakhs of tribals apart from politicians, officials and people from neighbouring states. People come to visit tribal deities Sammakka-Saralamma.
Medaram, located amidst dense forests at Thadwai mandal, is 110 kms away from Warangal. The Medaram fair, which is celebrated once every two years, begins on a full moon day of the Telugu month Magham. Well before the celebrations, ministers and VIPs from other states are visiting the place to the platform of the deities. Chief Minister along with the Ministers is due to visit the fair.
Saralamma arrives at the platform from Kannepally at 4 pm on February 8, followed by Sammakka, who would reach the venue from Chilukala Gutta at 5 pm the next day. On the third day, the devotees fulfill the vows and offer prayers to the forest nymphs and the celebrations conclude on the fourth day, i.e. on February 11, when the deities return to the forest.
Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy is scheduled to attend the fair on February 8, while the TDP sources revealed that Nara Chandrababu Naidu would visit the deities on February 4. According to BJP sources, Chattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh’s visit is going to coincide with that of the BJP state president Kishan Reddy on February 9.
Apart from them, TRS cadre including K Chandrasekhar Rao, Vijayashanthi and others are expected to visit the fair. A helipad is also arranged to cater to the needs of the VIPs. The state government allocated Rs 60 crore to make arrangements for the devotees.
RTC is plying over 3159 buses and the medical and health department is deploying 150 doctors and 500 paramedical personnel and in addition to them Nursing Home Association and Indian Medical Association doctors would render services along the highway. Even 108 services would remain on guard. Apart from that a 60 bed temporary hospital would be kept ready.
As it is the Maoist-affected area, two days ago, Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Jain, the Karimnagar Range DIG, accompanied by Mulug ASP Sinthil Kumar inspected the helipad, bath ghats, toilets and other facilities for VIPs.
The police sources said that about 8000 police personnel would be deployed for security needs. In addition to that 48 closed circuit cameras are to be arranged to check the crime rate. A Lok Adalat is being arranged with permission of the district Judge, to dispose the cases quickly.
The police department is making arrangements for lockers for the devotees at bath ghats to preserve their valuables. Kaka Saraiah, a priest, stated that the ceremonies would be conducted as per the traditions of the tribes and that the priests maintain their presence at different prime locations to meet the conveniences of the devotees.
Sammakka and Saralamma were heroic ladies who fought against the Kakatiya King Prathaparudra during the 13th Century. The fair was started to commemorate their heroic deeds .
Category: Festivals, Festivals, Historical Places, Telangana, Warangal Temples
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