Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Telangana Plans Grand Bathukamma Festivities From October 10 to 18
Telangana is preparing for its Bathukamma festival from October 10 to 18.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju met with officials to discuss the plans.
The meeting was held at the state Secretariat in Hyderabad.
A large celebration is planned at Tank Bund on October 18.
One report calls it Saddula Bathukamma, while another calls it Saddula Bonalu.
One report says thousands of women will carry Bathukammas in a procession from the Martyrs’ Memorial.
It also says hundreds of artists will show traditional art forms.
Officials were told to put up displays at major city junctions and decorate government offices.
A special festival logo is being designed and will also include the Telangana Global Summit, scheduled for December.
Bathukamma celebrations are planned across Telangana from October 10 to 18.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju said officials are making arrangements for a grand festival.
Jaju chaired a high-level preparations review meeting at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Secretariat in Hyderabad.
The October 18 celebration on Tank Bund is described as “Saddula Bathukamma” in one report and “Saddula Bonalu” in another.
Thousands of women and hundreds of artists are expected in a procession from the Martyrs’ Memorial to Tank Bund, according to one report.
- Who
- Telangana officials, led by Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju; women and artists are expected to participate.
- What
- Bathukamma festivities and a major celebration at Tank Bund are being planned.
- When
- The festival is planned for October 10–18; the Tank Bund event is scheduled for October 18. The year is not specified.
- Where
- Hyderabad, including Tank Bund and a procession route from the Martyrs’ Memorial opposite the Secretariat.
- Why
- To celebrate Bathukamma, described in the reports as a festival embodying Telangana’s culture.
- Festival dates
- October 10–18; year not specified
- Chief Secretary
- Sanjay Jaju
- Review meeting
- High-level meeting on festival preparations, held Saturday
- Meeting venue
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Secretariat, Hyderabad
- Main event date and venue
- October 18 at Tank Bund
- Event name in reports
- One report says “Saddula Bathukamma”; another says “Saddula Bonalu.”
- Additional preparations
- Bathukamma displays at major city junctions, decorated government offices, and a special logo incorporating the Telangana Global Summit
- Telangana Global Summit
- Scheduled for December; year not specified
