Medaram Jathara

Why in news?

• The Medaram Jathara began on February 16 this year and will last till February 19. It is celebrated by Telangana's second largest tribe, the Koya tribe.

About Medaram Jathara:

• The Medaram Jathara, also called the Sammakka Saralamma Jathara, is a festival celebrated to honour tribal goddesses in Telangana.
• It is known for drawing some of the largest gatherings of people in the world, second only to the Kumbh Mela.
• The festival begins at Medaram in the Mulugu district of the state and rituals are conducted by priests from the Koya tribe.
• The place itself is remote, and forms part of the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary.
• The people celebrate it once every two years in the month of 'Magha' (February) on the day of the full moon.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Which of the following statements are correct regarding ‘Medaram Jathara’?

1. It is a tribal festival celebrated in North East India.

2. The rituals of the festival are conducted by priests from the Koya tribe.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer