When did Bathukamma festival start?

Bathukamma is celebrated for nine days during Durga Navratri. It starts on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya and the 9-day festivities will culminate on “Saddula Bathukamma” or “Pedda Bathukamma” festival on Ashwayuja Navami, popularly known as Durgashtami which is two days before Dussehra.

What is the state festival of Telangana?

festival Bonalu
After the formation of Telangana State in 2014, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government had declared Bonalu as the state festival.

Why do we celebrate Batukamma?

Then on this particular Bathukamma festival is grandly celebrated by young girls in Telangana region of Telangana in India. The main purpose of this particular festival is to pray with devotion to the Goddess in the strong belief that all young girls would get their beloved husbands as per their desire and wish soon.

Why is Bathukamma considered a festival of feminine felicitation?

‘Bathukamma’ means ‘Mother Goddess come Alive’ and the patron goddess of womanhood Goddess Maha Gauri-‘Life Giver’ is worshipped in the form of Bathukamma. It is the festival for feminine felicitation. The festival represents the spirit of Telangana and is celebrated for nine days during Dasara.

Which flower is used in Bathukamma festival?

There are many flowers which are used for making of ‘Bathukamma’ (floral conical mound) but there are some important flowers among them is Thangedu puvvulu (Cassia auriculata), Gunugu puvvu (Celosia), Banthi puvvu (Marigold), Chamanthi puvvulu (Chrysanthemum), Gummadi puvvulu (Cucurbita), Vaama puvvulu (Ajwain) etc..

What is the first Bathukamma?

Bathukamma is the floral festival for women celebrated in the state of Telangana….Bathukamma festival dates between 2018 & 2028.

Year	Date
2020	Friday, 16th of October
2021	Wednesday, 6th of October
2022	Sunday, 25th of September
2023	Saturday, 14th of October

Which is the most famous festival of Telangana?

The regions’ major cultural events celebrated are “Kakatiya Festival” and Deccan Festival along with religious festivals Bonalu, Bathukamma, Dasara, Ugadi, Sankranthi, Milad un Nabi and Ramadan. Telangana State has long been a meeting place for diverse languages and cultures.

How do we celebrate bonalu?

Akkanna Madanna temple in Haribowli, and Muthyalamma temple in Shah Ali Banda are among other temples where Bonalu is celebrated. Every year, lakhs of devotees congregate to pay obeisance to Mahakali. On this special occasion, women dress up in the traditional Sari, jewels and other accessories.

What flowers are used in Bathukamma?

There are many flowers which are used for making of ‘Bathukamma’ (floral conical mound) but there are some important flowers among them is Thangedu puvvulu (Cassia auriculata), Gunugu puvvulu (Celosia), Banthi puvvulu (Marigold), Chamanthi puvvulu (Chrysanthemum), Gummadi puvvulu (Cucurbita), Vaama puvvulu (Ajwain) etc …

How do you celebrate Bathukamma festival in your village?

During the festival, women make ‘Bathukamma’ – a floral art – and dance around it. Women and girls gather in open areas around bathukammas and celebrate by singing folk songs and dancing in circles around the floral arrangement.

Why flowers are used in Bathukamma?

Colours, flowers and water are all intrinsic to the festival; and the goddess herself is not one rooted in a shrine but made of flowers that signify both life and eternity in their colours as well as impermanence.

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