The number of devotees visiting Medaram is expected to cross one crore after the arrival of Mother Sammakka at the sacred Gadde platform. Telangana’s Housing and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy shared this update on January 29, 2026. He said the count had already reached about 30 lakh by Thursday afternoon, with 25 to 28 lakh devotees visiting the day before. A surge is expected after Sammakka’s arrival on Thursday night. Minister Srinivas Reddy announced that the state government is developing Medaram permanently. So far, 29 acres of land have been acquired, with plans to acquire another 41 or 42 acres. The expanded area will have cottages, marriage halls, toilets, and bathrooms to improve facilities for devotees. Medaram will also be part of the new temple circuit along the Godavari basin, including Basar and Bhadrachalam. The government has prepared a master plan for Medaram, covering internal roads, eco-parks, and tourism expansion. The Minister urged people not to trust false information on social media and assured that all safety and convenience measures are in place. On water management, a project is planned to bring water from Ramappa–Laknavaram to the Jampanna Vagu rivulet via pipeline. Check dams will also be built for year-round water storage, as announced by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka said temple work was swiftly completed with the Chief Minister’s and Srinivas Reddy’s support. She highlighted improvements in traffic flow due to new four-lane roads. However, she stressed the need for permanent drinking water, more toilets, and extensive tree planting to combat heat. The Medaram fair is often called the Kumbh Mela of South India, drawing huge crowds and statewide attention.