Every two years, lakhs of people from several states converge at the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara in Telangana’s Medaram. Hailed as the nation's largest tribal fair, Medaram Jatara is a testament to the devotion of the Koya tribe. It is perhaps the only tribal fair devoted to pay tribute to tribal warriors who made supreme sacrifices defending the rights of aboriginal tribal people. This year, devotees thronged the place, with authorities estimating the footfall to be close to 2 crore. What is Medaram Jatara? The jatara symbolises the traditions and heritage of the Koya tribe. The event is celebrated to commemorate a revolt led by Sammakka and Saralamma, a mother-daughter duo, against the levy of taxes on the tribal populace during a period of drought by the Kakatiya rulers in the 12th century. Reporting: P Laxma Reddy Visuals: Nagara Gopal Production and voiceover: Yuvasree S Also Read: Medaram Jatara: A sacred gathering of devotion and tradition https://www.thehindu.com/incoming/medaram-jatara-a-sacred-gathering-of-devotion-and-tradition/article67860563.ece #medaramjatara #telangana #tribalfair Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/