Bathukamma Festival is an annual Telangana celebration that lasts nine days. Celebrated from September to October, according to the Gregorian calendar, its timing collides with the Navratri festival. The festival is filled with many colorful exotic flowers of the region and symbolizes the collective spirit of the people of Telangana.
When is the Bathukamma 2023?
It is celebrated during September and October in the latter half of the monsoon. The rain fills the dry lakes and ponds, and the nine days celebration of this vibrant festival looks even more beautiful. It is celebrated from the 14th of October to the 23rd of October in 2023.
Nine Days of Bathukama - Saddula and Pedda Bathukamma
Engili pula Bathukamma
Atkula Bathukamma
Muddapappu Bathukamma
Nanabiyyam Bathukamma
Atla Bathukamma
Aligina Bathukamma
Vepakayala Bathukamma
Vennamuddala Bathukamma
Saddula Bathukamma
The Venue of Bathukama 2023
This is the festival of Telangana and is generally celebrated by the Hindus. Women and young girls celebrate this festival in their respective localities. Everyone eagerly waits for this festival; even the men of the household help prepare for the celebration.
Why is Bathukama Celebrated? About the Festival and its Importance
This festival is to pray to the Goddess for the health and achievements of each family. Young women of the Hindu household get to pray to the Goddess for a husband of their choice. It also is a chance to teach young girls how to take care of their future husbands and in-laws.
Meaning of Bathukama
Bathukamma means “Mother Goddess come to life”. It represents the culture and identity of the people of Telangana and involves the worship of Maha Gauri - “Life Giver” in the form of Gauri Devi (patron goddess of womanhood).

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