Key events are unfolding at Medaram, Asia’s largest tribal festival. After Saralamma’s arrival on Wednesday, Sammakka is set to ascend the altar today, brought from Chilakalagutta. From midnight tonight, worshippers will offer prayers to the forest goddesses, as the festival site becomes increasingly crowded. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will visit Medaram by helicopter at 2:00 PM today to inspect arrangements and offer prayers at the forest goddess shrines. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy will also be in Medaram to participate in the festivities.