Overview

• Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy unveiled designs for rebuilding the Sammakka–Saralamma platforms and called on the Union government to grant national festival status with funds.
• He directed officials to complete expansion works within 100 days so the site is ready before the Maha Jatara scheduled for January 28–31, 2026.
• During a review at Medaram, he inspected the temple area, took feedback from priests and tribal elders, and signalled immediate groundwork through planned foundation-laying.
• Planned works include grand welcome arches, renovated darshan areas for offerings of bangaram, and improved bathing facilities at Jampanna Vagu using durable stone construction.
• Officials said development will respect Adivasi traditions and support year-round spiritual and eco-tourism linked to Ramappa Temple, Ghanpur Kotagullu and Laknavaram Lake.