Medaram Jatara: Telangana Students Eye 5-Day Holiday Amidst Asia's Largest Tribal Fair
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News18•25-01-2026, 11:04
Medaram Jatara: Telangana Students Eye 5-Day Holiday Amidst Asia's Largest Tribal Fair
- •Students in Telangana may get a 4-day holiday from January 28-31 for the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, Asia's largest tribal fair.
- •PRTU leaders have appealed to the state government to declare holidays for schools, allowing families to attend the festival.
- •Historically, holidays for Medaram Jatara were limited to the erstwhile Warangal district, but now it's a state festival.
- •Millions of devotees from Telangana and neighboring states attend the fair, leading to potential transport difficulties.
- •If holidays are declared for the four days and February 1st is a Sunday, students could enjoy a five-day break.
Why It Matters: Telangana students might get a 5-day holiday for the Medaram Jatara, a major tribal festival.
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