1 hr ago
Telangana Welcomes Bathukamma, Its Nine-Day Festival of Flowers
Bathukamma is a nine-day festival in Telangana that starts on Saturday.
Women make colorful arrangements from flowers that grow in the area.
Tangedu is one of the flowers especially important to the festival.
People gather to sing traditional songs and celebrate together.
The songs share stories about families, women’s lives and nature.
The festival helps younger people learn about local traditions.
Bathukamma arrangements are immersed in water, so people are also encouraged to keep lakes clean.
Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka sent greetings and asked people to protect nature.
Bathukamma begins Saturday with Engili Pula Bathukamma, the first day of the nine-day festival.
Women are preparing floral arrangements with Tangedu, Gunugu, marigolds and chrysanthemums.
The festival celebrates women’s self-respect, Telangana’s cultural identity and people’s connection with nature.
Community gatherings and traditional songs bring women together and pass folklore to younger generations.
Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka offered greetings and urged people to protect lakes and natural resources.
- Who
- Women and people across Telangana; Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka also sent greetings.
- What
- The nine-day Bathukamma floral festival begins with Engili Pula Bathukamma.
- Where
- Telangana, including its villages and towns.
- When
- The festival is set to begin Saturday.
- Why
- The festival celebrates women’s self-respect, cultural identity, community bonds and the relationship between people and nature.
Key facts
- Festival
- Bathukamma
- Duration
- Nine days
- Opening day
- Engili Pula Bathukamma
- Featured flowers
- Tangedu, Gunugu, marigold and chrysanthemum
- Greeting minister
- Danasari Anasuya Seethakka, minister for rural development, women and child welfare
- Environmental message
- Protect lakes and natural resources, and celebrate responsibly.
Sources
Related news
Revanth Calls Bathukamma a Symbol of Telangana’s Self-Respect
Telangana Plans Grand Bathukamma Festivities From October 10 to 18
Bathukamma’s Kakatiya Legacy Shapes Telangana’s Nine-Day Flower Festival
Hanumakonda Officials Prepare Venue for Bathukamma Celebrations
Hyderabad Prepares for Bathukamma and Navaratri Celebrations
Warangal Orders Strong Arrangements for Bathukamma and Dasara
Jagga Reddy Launches Save Our Votes Campaign Supporting Rahul Gandhi
Telangana Contract Faculty Seek Regularisation Before Direct Hiring
Revanth Reddy to Review Telangana Drought and Water Situation
Governor Calls RTI Act the Heartbeat of Democracy
