HYDERABAD | February 21, 2026
Panchayat Raj Minister Dhanasri Anasuya Seethakka released a coffee table book titled Goddess of Folk – Sammakka Saralamma Jatara at Jyothi Rao Phule Praja Bhavan on Friday.
Celebrating Tribal Heritage
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The Minister praised the Kakatiya Heritage Trust for documenting the festival.
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Medaram Jatara is hailed as a symbol of tribal self-respect and Telangana’s unique cultural identity.
Heritage Recognition
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Seethakka highlighted the recognition of Ramappa Temple as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a proud achievement for Telangana.
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She said the government is working to secure international recognition for Medaram Jatara in the living heritage category, similar to Durga Puja and Diwali in Bengal.
Call for Collaboration
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Historians, sociologists, and anthropologists are encouraged to contribute to preserving and promoting the festival.
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The Minister assured full government support for this initiative.
Legacy of Sammakka and Saralamma
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Seethakka emphasized the story of sacrifice by Sammakka and Saralamma as central to the festival’s spirit.
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She expressed personal pride as a member of the Koya tribe, urging that future generations remember the heroes who shaped the community.
