Telangana Chief Minister *Revanth Reddy* participated in the *Tulabharam ritual* at *Medaram, visiting the **Sammakka-Saralamma temple. In this traditional ceremony, the CM **weighed himself at 68 kilograms* and offered an equivalent weight in *gold and jaggery* to the deities as a mark of devotion.
Prior to the ritual, temple authorities accorded *a grand welcome to the CM, following local customs and traditions. The Tulabharam is a significant devotional practice where devotees offer materials equal to their body weight, symbolizing **gratitude and fulfillment of vows*.
CM Reddy was accompanied by ministers *S. Surya and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, highlighting the **government’s participation in and support for the festival. The event reflects Telangana’s rich cultural heritage and the devotion of leaders participating in **traditional rituals* that honor local deities.
