Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Revanth Reddy Calls Bathukamma a Symbol of Telangana’s Self-Respect
A Revanth Reddy, the chief minister of Telangana, sent greetings to women and girls for Bathukamma.
The festival lasts nine days, from Engili Poola Bathukamma to Saddula Bathukamma.
People celebrate with flowers, songs and cultural events.
They worship nature and Goddess Gauramma.
Revanth said the festival shows how people in Telangana share joys and sorrows.
He called it a symbol of Telangana’s self-respect and traditions.
He also said the state government gives priority to protecting the environment.
One report says his greeting came on Friday before the festival, while another says the festival was due to start Saturday.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy greeted women and girls for Bathukamma.
The nine-day festival runs from Engili Poola Bathukamma to Saddula Bathukamma.
Celebrations include traditional songs and cultural events, with worship of flowers, nature and Goddess Gauramma.
Revanth described the festival as reflecting Telangana’s unity, cultural values and self-respect.
He said environmental conservation is a government priority; reports differ on whether the festival was already on its eve or due to begin the next day.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy addressed women and girls.
- What
- He extended Bathukamma greetings and praised the festival’s cultural and social significance.
- When
- One report says Friday, on the eve of the festival; another says the festival was due to begin Saturday.
- Where
- Telangana; the reports were datelined Hyderabad.
- Why
- To convey festival greetings and highlight Bathukamma’s traditions, unity and connection to nature.
Festival timing
Festival timing
When the festival begins
Festival timing
One report says Revanth Reddy extended greetings on Friday, the eve of Bathukamma.
Festival timing
Another says Bathukamma was slated to begin on Saturday.
- Festival
- Bathukamma, a floral festival
- Duration
- Nine days, from Engili Poola Bathukamma to Saddula Bathukamma
- Greeting
- Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy greeted women and girls
- Celebrations
- Traditional songs and cultural events
- Worship
- Nature, flowers and Goddess Gauramma
- Significance
- Revanth described Bathukamma as a symbol of Telangana’s self-respect and traditions
- Government priority
- Environmental conservation, which Revanth said aligns with the culture of nature worship
