Medaram - Sammakka Sarakka Jatara
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#10 of 17 Places to Visit in Warangal
Distance (From Warangal): 95 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2-3 Hours
Place Location: 14 Km From Tadvai Between Warangal-Eturunagaram
Transportation Options: Bus / Cab
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 95 Kms from Warangal & 260 Kms from Hyderabad, Medaram is famous for Samakka Sarakka Jatara held once in every two years during the month of February. It is located within Ethurnagaram Wildlife Sanctury.
Sammakka is mother of Sarakka; both belong to the tribal community in Medaram village. In 14th century, Sammakka & Sarakka fought against Kakatiyas ruler Prathaparudra who tried to occupy the tribal territories. Finally, they lost their lives along with all their family members during the brutal fight.
The Sammakka Sarakka Jatara (Festival) is held to offer tribute to the brave mother-daughter warriors. Approximately 6 million people converge over three days around the small village of Medaram and its adjacent, Jampanna Vagu. This fair is said to be the largest repeating aggregation of tribal communities in the whole world.
Accommodation is available at Laknavaram Lake (35 km - Haritha Resort), Tadvai (14 km - few Cottages) & ITDA Guest House at Medaram.
Laknavaram Lake, Ramappa Temple & Ghanpur Temples are situated close to Warangal - Medaram route and can be visited together.
