Bathukamma festivities begin across Telangana

Bathukamma festivities began on a grand scale in Telangana on Saturday, with the historic Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanumakonda witnessing colourful celebrations marking the start of the nine-day floral festival that celebrates the State’s cultural identity and its close bond with mother nature.

In Hyderabad, Bathukamma celebrations were held at Ravindra Bharathi and Shilparamam. The festival, being observed from October 10 to 18 this year, will culminate in Saddula Bathukamma, ahead of Dasara on October 20. Each of the nine days has a distinct name, ritual and food offering.