Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Telangana Welcomes Bathukamma, Nine-Day Festival Of Flowers
Bathukamma is a flower festival celebrated in Telangana for nine days.
It begins with a day called Engili Pula Bathukamma and ends with Saddula Bathukamma.
Women arrange seasonal flowers such as Tangedu and Gunugu into colorful displays.
They sing traditional songs and celebrate with family, friends and neighbours.
The songs share stories about people’s lives, families and nature.
The festival celebrates women and Telangana’s traditions.
It also reminds people to care for lakes and other natural resources.
Bathukamma begins Saturday with Engili Pula Bathukamma and concludes on the ninth day with Saddula Bathukamma.
Women build floral arrangements from locally available flowers, including Tangedu, Gunugu, marigold and chrysanthemum.
The festival features traditional songs and gatherings that bring women together and pass folklore to younger generations.
Bathukamma is described as celebrating women’s self-respect, Telangana’s cultural identity and people’s connection with nature.
Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka sent 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 flower festival begins with Engili Pula Bathukamma and ends with Saddula Bathukamma.
- When
- It begins Saturday; the articles refer to the start as today.
- Where
- Telangana, including Hyderabad, villages and towns.
- Why
- The festival celebrates women’s self-respect, Telangana’s cultural identity, community ties and people’s connection with nature.
Festival traditions
Environmental care
Celebration and immersion
Festival traditions
Bathukamma is celebrated through floral arrangements, songs, community gatherings and immersion in water bodies.
Environmental care
Seethakka urged people to protect lakes and natural resources and to celebrate responsibly.
- Festival duration
- Nine days
- Opening day
- Engili Pula Bathukamma; also rendered as Engili Puvvula Bathukamma in one article
- Closing day
- Saddula Bathukamma
- Flowers mentioned
- Tangedu, Gunugu, marigold, chrysanthemum, Chamanti, Katla, ridge gourd, pumpkin, hibiscus and oleander
- Festival practices
- Women arrange flowers, sing traditional songs and immerse Bathukamma in water bodies.
- Minister
- Danasari Anasuya Seethakka, minister for rural development, women and child welfare
- Environmental appeal
- Seethakka urged people to protect lakes and natural resources and celebrate responsibly.
