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Traditional flowers used for Bathukamma are becoming harder to find in Telangana as irrigated cultivation expands and weedicides are sprayed more widely. Residents say flowers once gathered from fallow lands are now scarce, forcing people to seek alternatives or travel farther.

Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology (MLRIT), Dundigal, celebrated Bathukamma with traditional cultural programmes and enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members. Institute officials underscored the importance of preserving cultural values and heritage, while more than 1,000 girl students performed traditional Bathukamma dances as part of the festivities.

Farmers in Adilabad and neighbouring districts, facing a rainfall deficit of up to 42 percent, have turned to age‑old rituals and festivals like Kappathalli and Bathukamma to invoke rains.

A newly-married woman collapsed during Bathukamma celebrations in Wanalpad village, Bhainsa mandal. Despite being rushed to a hospital, she passed away while receiving treatment.

Vijaya Dasami was celebrated across Telangana with deep devotion and traditional fervour. Devotees thronged temples like Bhadrakali in Warangal, while prayers were offered at homes statewide. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy marked the occasion with Ayudha Puja.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao greeted the people of Telangana on Dasara, describing it as a festival of righteousness and collective progress. He highlighted its cultural significance alongside Bathukamma and Devi Navaratri, and recalled how Dasara’s spirit inspired the statehood movement

Silparamam, Madhapur, is hosting Navaratri, Bathukamma and Dasara celebrations along with a Saree Mela till October 5. The event features daily cultural performances by folk troupes from across India, showcasing dances like Kolatam, Bhangra, Songi Mukhavate, Ghedi Nrutya and more

Hyderabad witnessed festive fervour on Wednesday as devotees thronged temples for Ayudha Puja and shopped at crowded markets for Vijayadasami. Traditional bazaars and malls alike were decorated, while pandals, temple committees and the Bengali community organised Navaratri puja and prasadam distribution.

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Rachakonda Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for the Grand Bathukamma celebrations at Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, where over 10,000 women will participate in a Guinness World Record attempt. Commuters are advised to use alternate routes, and special parking has been arranged.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao extended greetings to Telangana residents on Saddula Bathukamma. They hailed the nine-day floral festival as a symbol of the State’s cultural identity, women’s self-respect, and the spirit of Telangana.

BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao extended greetings to the people of Telangana on Saddula Bathukamma, praising the festival as a unique cultural tradition. He prayed for blessings, happiness, and prosperity for all households across the state.

MLRIT celebrated Bathukamma with traditional songs, flower arrangements, and a festive atmosphere. College Treasurer Marri Mamata Reddy emphasized the importance of preserving culture alongside academic excellence and assured that the celebration would be held on a grand scale every year

Heavy downpours in Hyderabad on Friday caused traffic jams, waterlogged roads, and public transport delays. IT corridors, GHMC suburbs, and major roads were severely affected. Daily life, including Navaratri and Bathukamma festivities, saw lower turnout and disruptions.

Telangana NRIs in Saudi Arabia celebrated the first Bathukamma festival in Jeddah with Tangedu flowers, Telangana’s State flower. The Indian Consulate, in collaboration with JTM, organised the event with Telugu women from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participating enthusiastically

The Telangana diaspora in Gulf countries is gearing up to celebrate Bathukamma with grand events. Dubai leads the festivities, while Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar host celebrations, marking cultural unity and the first-ever public observance in Jeddah.

As Bathukamma celebrations begin across Hyderabad, concerns have emerged over the poor condition of several lakes and ponds, which remain littered and choked with hyacinth and algal bloom. Despite GHMC’s claims of preparing over 384 water bodies and deploying sanitation staff, parks like Krishna Kanth continue to draw complaints from visitors.

Bathukamma festivities in Domadugu and neighbouring villages of Sangareddy were hit after toxic effluents from a pharma company polluted Nalla Cheruvu and nearby lakes. Women were forced to seek alternative immersion sites, lamenting the foul smell and contaminated waters.

BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao wished the people of Telangana joy and prosperity on Engilipoola Bathukamma, the first day of Bathukamma festivities. They highlighted the festival as a celebration of Telangana’s culture, flowers, and traditions.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation clarified that there is no increase in regular bus fares. Fare adjustments of up to 50 per cent apply only to special festival services to meet high demand during Bathukamma, Dasara and other festivals