The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has drawn up a large-scale transport plan for the upcoming Medaram Maha Jatara, one of the biggest tribal congregations in Asia. With lakhs of devotees expected to travel to the remote forest shrine, the corporation has begun coordinated preparations to manage the surge.
The state-run transporter will operate 4,000 special buses exclusively for the jatra. These services are expected to complete 42,810 trips during the festival period, aiming to carry nearly 20 lakh passengers to Medaram. The exercise is being handled by Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, which has been tasked with ensuring uninterrupted connectivity from across the state.
Officials said services will be routed from major towns, district headquarters, and key junctions, allowing pilgrims to reach the jatra without depending on private transport. The emphasis, they said, is on safety, frequency, and smooth turnaround of buses during peak days.
Home Delivery of Prasadam Introduced
In a parallel initiative, TGSRTC has also announced a prasadam home-delivery service for devotees unable to attend the jatra in person. In coordination with the Endowments Department, the corporation will deliver Sammakka–Saralamma prasadam to households for a fixed fee of ₹299.
The prasadam pack will include images of the deities along with jaggery, turmeric, and vermilion. Bookings can be made through the official logistics portal at www.tgsrtclogistics.in or at designated TGSRTC logistics counters.
Four-Day Jatra From January 28, 2026
The Medaram Maha Jatara will be held over four days beginning January 28, 2026. The state government has already initiated arrangements related to security, infrastructure, and essential services. Devotees are expected not only from different parts of Telangana but also from neighbouring states, adding to the scale of the event.
Transport officials said the special bus operations and prasadam services are intended to ease travel pressure and ensure wider participation in the historic tribal festival.
