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Sammakka Installed at Medaram Gaddelu with State Honours
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Warangal (Mulugu): Amidst copious eruption of religious fervour from a sea of devotees, legendary tribal goddess Sammakka was ceremoniously brought from the Chilakalagutta forest and installed on the sacred altars (Gaddelu) at Medaram of Tadvai mandal on Thursday.
On the second day of Asia's largest tribal fair, the sacred Vanams (tall bamboo poles) were formally installed on the altars (Gaddelu).
After special rituals, tribal priests brought these poles to the shrine to prepare for goddess Sammakka’s arrival from the Chilakalagutta hills.
The ritualistic journey began at 4pm when the tribal priests (Vaddelu) trekked to the Chilakalagutta hill.
Upon arrival at the Medaram gate, local women followed the tradition of washing the feet of the priests carrying Sammakka.