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Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs Sanctions Rs 2.26 cr for Festival of Medaram Jathara 2022
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned? 2.26 Crores for various activities pertaining to Medaram Jathara 2022.
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About Medaram Jatara:
- Medaram Jatara also known as Sammakka Saralamma Jatara.
- It is a tribal festival held in the state of Telangana.
- The festival is conducted in honour of the Goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma.
- It is celebrated once in two years in the month of “Magha” (February) on the full moon day.
- It is the second-largest fair in India, after the Kumbh Mela.
- It is organised by Koya Tribe in collaboration with the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Telangana.
- Medaram is a remote place in the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of Dandakaranya, the largest surviving forest belt in the region.
- This Jathara has been declared as State Festival during 1998.
About Koya Tribe:
- ??Koya is a tribal group found in southern India, especially Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
- Koyas speaks the Koya language, also known as Koya Basha and is a member of the Dravidian language family.
- The Koyas 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.
- Lord Bhima, Korra Rajulu, Mamili and Potaraju are the important deities to Koyas.
- Their main festivals are Vijji Pandum (seeds charming festival) and Kondala Kolupu (festival to appease Hill deities).
- Koyas perform a robust colourful dance called Permakok ata (Bison horn dance) during festivals and marriage ceremonies.
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