Edupayala Jatara during Shivaratri, Yedupayala Mahashivaratri Jatara.. Shivaratri is the major festival celebrated at Edupayala Vanadurga Shiva Temple. During Mahashivaratri, three-day fair or Jatara is held at Yedupayala in Medak district of Telangana. In 2026, Shivaratri date is February 15.
A large number of devotees take holy dip in Manjira River where seven streams of Manjira (a tributary of Godavari River) merge into one.
Shiva Parvati Kalyanam is the major attraction during the festival which attracts approximately two lakh devotees. The Government of Andhra Pradesh and Road Transport Corporation of AP will run special busses for devotees who throng to the temple during Shivaratri Jathara. Another major festival in Edupayala temple is Durga Sharan Navaratri.
The Edupayala Shivaratri Jatara is the grand annual festival celebrated at the Edupayala Vana Durga Bhavani Temple in Medak district, Telangana. It coincides with the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, which in 2026 falls on February 15, 2026.
Edupayala Shivaratri Jatara 2026 Dates and Schedule
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The festival is typically observed over 3 days, centered around the Maha Shivaratri date.
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Tentative Schedule:
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Day 1 (14 February 2025): Procession of bullock carts (Bandi Utsavam), folk and cultural performances, temple rituals begin.
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Day 2 (15 February 2026 – Maha Shivaratri): Main day of worship, special Panchamruta Abhishekam of the deity, night-long prayers, and festivities.
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Day 3 (16 February 2026): Rathotsavam (chariot procession), final rituals, and concluding ceremonies.
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Significance during the Jatara
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The Jatara brings together devotees from Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra to offer prayers and participate in traditional festivities.
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Devotees perform special abhishekams, offer bonam (a ritual vegetarian offering), and take part in community feasts.
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The festival marks the peak of spiritual fervor at the temple, celebrated with music, dance, and religious ceremonies.
Practical Information
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The temple timings during jatara are extended to accommodate large crowds, typically from early morning until late night.
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Local administration makes special arrangements for crowd management, transport, and safety during these days.
Thus, the Edupayala Shivaratri Jatara in 2026 will be held from 14th to 16th February, focusing on Maha Shivaratri on 15th February, with religious ceremonies, processions, and cultural celebrations throughout.
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