Bathukamma, floral festival begins across Telangana state

In Telangana, Bathukamma, the state floral festival has begun with women in large numbers participating in the festivities across the state. Yesterday marked the beginning of the nine-day official festival of the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted everyone, particularly the Nari Shakti of Telangana on the auspicious occasion of Bathukamma. In a tweet, Mr. Modi hoped that this festival will deepen our connect with nature and interest in flowers.

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan celebrated Bathukamma with women from different walks of life at Raj Bhavan last evening. The main



celebrations will be held on 3rd next month which will be celebrated as Saddula Bathukamma.

During the nine-day annual festival, women and girls sing and dance around specially arranged flowers. At the end of the festival, the floral arrangements will be immersed in local ponds.

Ministers, MPs, MLAs, and other elected representatives participated in the celebrations held in different parts of the state. Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan and Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao greeted people on the commencement of Bathukamma.