Terms of Use

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Last updated: April 2026

1. Site Purpose

Sammakka Saralamma is an informational and devotional portal about the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara (Medaram Jatara). The Site provides:

• Travel guides and route information for pilgrims
• Historical and cultural information about the Jatara
• Ritual descriptions and spiritual preparation guides
• Information about the Koya tribe and tribal goddesses
• Nearby attractions and accommodation guidance

This Site is not affiliated with any government body, religious organisation, temple trust, or tribal welfare department. It is an independent informational portal.

2. Content Accuracy & Sources

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Our content is sourced from:

• Telangana State Government — official tourism and district administration records
• Press Information Bureau (PIB), India — government press releases
• Ministry of Tribal Affairs — central government tribal welfare data
• GOI Utsav Portal — Government of India festival documentation
• Koya oral tradition — community knowledge (clearly attributed)

However, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy of all information. Ritual details may vary across different Koya tribal traditions and regional practices. We strongly recommend verifying critical travel and event details with official Telangana government sources:

• mulugu.telangana.gov.in — Mulugu District Collectorate
• telanganatourism.gov.in — Telangana State Tourism

3. Affiliate Disclosure

This Site contains affiliate links to third-party travel and e-commerce services. This means we may earn a commission when you click a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

Our affiliate partners include:

• MakeMyTrip — hotel bookings, bus tickets
• Yatra — cab bookings, travel packages
• Amazon India — pilgrimage supplies and offerings

Important: Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, recommendations, or the information we publish. We only recommend services that are relevant to Jatara pilgrims. All affiliate links are clearly identified with rel="sponsored" attributes.

4. Google AdSense Advertising

This Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. These ads are selected by Google based on the content of the page and your browsing history. We do not control the specific ads displayed.

• Ads are clearly distinguishable from editorial content
• We do not endorse products or services advertised through AdSense
• Ad revenue supports the maintenance and operation of this Site
• For information about ad personalisation, see our Privacy Policy

5. Intellectual Property & Copyright

Original content on sammakka.com — including text, page layouts, CSS designs, and compilations — is the intellectual property of Indraprastha Innovations and is protected under Indian copyright law.

• Government source quotes and official data are public domain and are attributed to their respective sources
• Koya oral tradition and community knowledge is cultural heritage — we claim no ownership over it
• You may freely share links to our pages
• Brief quotes (under 100 words) with attribution and a link back are permitted
• Reproducing substantial portions of our content requires written permission from Indraprastha Innovations
• Scraping, automated copying, or republishing of our content is prohibited

6. User Conduct

When using this Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or its hosting infrastructure
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site using automated means
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the Site
• The availability or uninterrupted operation of the Site
• The quality, safety, or legality of third-party services linked from the Site
• The accuracy of travel times, distances, costs, or schedules mentioned on the Site

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Indraprastha Innovations and its operators shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill arising from your use of the Site
• Travel decisions, accommodation bookings, or personal experiences at the Jatara made based on information from this Site
• Actions of third-party service providers linked from this Site
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content

Pilgrims and visitors should exercise personal judgement and verify all travel arrangements independently with official sources.

9. Third-Party Links & Services

This Site contains links to external websites and services. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Indraprastha Innovations, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use: