Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara

Medaram is a remote place in the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of Dandakaranya, the largest surviving forest belt in the Mulugu

Koya Tribe

• Koya is a tribal group found in southern India, especially Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.  
• Koyas are commonly referred to as Koi, Koyalu, Koyollu, KoyaDoralu, Dorala Sattam, etc. 
• Koyas call themselves "Koitur" in their dialect.  
• Koyas speaks Koya language, also known as Koya Basha, and is a member of the Dravidian language family. 
• The Koya are mainly settled cultivators and artisans, expertise in making bamboo furniture including mats for fencing, dustpans, and baskets.  
• They grow Jowar, Ragi, Bajra and other millets.  

Jampanna vagu

• Jampanna vagu is a tributary to River Godavari. 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 Kakatiyan Army in that stream.
• The Jampanna vagu is still red in colour marked with the blood of Jampanna (Scientifically the red colour of the water is attributed to the soil composition).
• Tribal's believe that taking a holy dip in the red water of Jampanna Vagu reminds them the sacrifice of their gods who save them and also induces courage into their souls.