Gareth Wynn Owen, Deputy British High Commissioner, participating in the Thulabaram ritual at the Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara in Mulugu District, Telangana | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT
A large number of devotees continue to attend the Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara in Medaram, Mulugu district of Telangana. Gareth Wynn Owen, British Deputy High Commissioner, visited the tribal shrine and offered prayers on Friday (January 31, 2026). Dressed in traditional handwoven clothing, he participated in the Thulabaram ritual. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Seethakka and District Collector TS Diwakara briefed him about the significance of Medaram Maha Jatara and the arrangements made for the devotees, a press release said.
Published – 30 Jan 2026 13:18 IST
