WARANGAL(MULUGU): As the biennial Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara transforms the Medaram forests into a sea of humanity, the spotlight has once again turned on the Chenchu Koya Doras. The Koya Doras serve as a living bridge between modern pilgrims and the dense woodlands of the Srisailam and Medaram regions. The Doras attribute their healing practices to a divine connection with the forest goddesses, a belief that continues to fascinate the massive crowds. Beyond their medicinal knowledge, the Koya Doras are also known for their fortune-telling traditions. While their presence remains integral to the Jatara, the lifestyle of the Chenchu Koya Doras has evolved over time.