Saddula Bathukamma celebrated on grand scale in Telangana’s Karimnagar

Saddula Bathukamma, the final day of the nine-day floral festival, was celebrated with grandeur in Karimnagar. Women and girls performed rituals, shared ‘Sathu Pindi,’ and participated in community events, while local authorities ensured facilities for smooth celebrations

Karimnagar: Saddula Bathukamma, the last day of the nine-day flowers festival, was celebrated on a grand scale in erstwhile Karimnagar district on Monday.

Dressed in colourful sarees and jewellery, women and girls played Bathukamma by making rounds around systematically arranged flowers besides singing songs.

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After immersing Bathukammas in nearby water bodies, women shared ‘sathu pindi’ (flour made by using various grains) with each other.

On the other hand, elaborate arrangements were made for the celebrations by gram panchayats and municipalities for the convenience of women. Besides levelling the grounds, lighting, drinking water and other arrangements were made at the venues.

Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar participated in Saddula Bathukamma celebrations held in Markfed grounds here. MLAs, MLCs, other public representatives and political leaders participated in the celebrations in their respective areas.