Hyderabad: Telangana’s state festival, Bathukamma, kicked off on Wednesday with a burst of traditional fervour and gaiety that reverberated across the state, infusing every corner with a festive spirit.
Considered a profound symbol of Telangana’s rich culture, Bathukamma is celebrated with unparalleled enthusiasm by women across the state for nine days. This festival, deeply rooted in our heritage, is a time when we worship nature and celebrate feminine energy. The air is filled with the melodious songs and graceful dances of women and girls as they gather around the specially arranged flowers.
At the end of the festival, they immerse the specially arranged flowers called Bathukamma in local ponds.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy extended greetings to the people.
The Governor conveyed wishes and warm greetings to all the women of Telangana. “Bathukamma, a festival deeply connected to Mother Nature, is a sacred celebration of life and the feminine energy. It is a vibrant expression of devotion by the women of Telangana, who, through their creativity and prayers, invoke the divine blessings of Goddess Gauri,” he said in his message.
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“The colourful seasonal wildflowers used in crafting the beautiful idols of Bathukamma are nature’s gift, endowed with medicinal properties that cleanse the water bodies filled by the abundance of the monsoon rains. These flowers, arranged with devotion, symbolise the harmony between nature and life,” the Governor said.
The festival marks the joyous reunion of families as daughters return to their ancestral homes to partake in the nine-day celebration. This reunion is a time of joy and bonding as families come together to offer prayers and songs in honour of Goddess Gauri.
Bathukamma is a proud tribute to Telangana’s rich culture and traditions, embodying devotion, unity, and the nurturing spirit of womanhood.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also greeted the women during the festival. He said Bathukamma is a revered festival because women adore nature and worship flowers. The CM wished that everyone celebrate the festival with pomp and gaiety.
The Bathukamma festival is a beautiful testament to the unity of life. It’s a time when we come together, sharing our joys and hardships and celebrating the spirit of togetherness. This shared happiness and unity are what make the festival truly special.
Revanth Reddy prayed to the ‘Gauramma’ deity, a form of Goddess Gauri, to bring light into the lives of the people of the state and remove their hardships. He said that the Bathukamma festivities, which are held in the midst of joyous celebrations by women at their birthplaces by decorating Bathukamma with flowers, dancing, and singing, reflect the uniqueness of the villages.
Since Telangana’s formation in 2014, Bathukamma has been celebrated as the state festival.
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–IANS
