Medaram Jatara 2026: Devotees Face Rampant Exploitation Amid Soaring Prices
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News18•29-01-2026, 15:18
Medaram Jatara 2026: Devotees Face Rampant Exploitation Amid Soaring Prices
- •The Medaram Maha Jatara, known as Telangana's Kumbh Mela, has begun, attracting numerous devotees.
- •Devotees offer 'ettu bangaram', sarees, turmeric, vermilion, 'odu biyyam', bangles, and sacrifice chickens and goats to the goddesses.
- •Prices for chickens, goats, and sheep have more than doubled, with broiler chicken at Rs. 300-350/kg and country chicken exceeding Rs. 700/kg.
- •Male goats, normally Rs. 8,000, are now selling for Rs. 12,000-15,000, and live male goats are Rs. 900-1000/kg.
- •Accommodation is exorbitant, with basic rooms costing up to Rs. 6,000 and even resting under trees charged at Rs. 1,000.
Why It Matters: Devotees at Medaram Jatara are being exploited with inflated prices for offerings, food, and accommodation.
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