Bathukamma Festival Latest News
Recently, in Telangana, the celebrations of Bathukamma Festival, organised by the state Government, have set two new Guinness World Records.
About Bathukamma Festival
- Bathukamma is a floral festival celebrated by the women folk of Telangana.
- History Behind Bathukamma
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- The term “Bathukamma” translates to “Mother Goddess Come Alive”, reflecting the divine feminine energy and protection.
- Folklore connects the festival to legends of Goddess Gauri and her miraculous survival as well as King Dhramangada and Queen Satyavati of the Chola dynasty.
- Historically, the Kakatiya dynasty emphasized Bathukamma as a celebration of feminine strength and agricultural prosperity.
- Every year this festival is celebrated usually in September–October of the Gregorian calendar.
- It is celebrated for nine days during Durga Navratri and the 9-day festivities will culminate on “Saddula Bathukamma” or “Pedda Bathukamma” festival.
- Bathukamma is followed by Boddemma, which is a 7-day festival.
- It has been declared as the Telangana State Festival.
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