What is reason behind Bathukamma?

The purpose of this festival is to pray to the Goddess in the belief that the young girls would get husbands as per their wish, to teach the young girls how to take care of their in-laws, their husbands, be great women who respect elders, love people around them, be guides to their younger ones.

What is Saddula Bathukamma?

Bathukamma is celebrated by the women folk of Telangana, heralding the beauty of nature in vibrant colors of multitudinous flowers. The festival begins a week before the grand ‘Saddula Batukamma’ (the grand finale of the Batukamma festival) which falls two days before Dussehra.

How is Bathukamma celebrated in Telangana?

The festival begins on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya, and is celebrated with much fanfare for nine days. The final day of Bathukamma, known as Pedha or Saddula Bathukamma falls two days before Dussehra. Women, during the festival, make small ‘Bathukammas’, and then later immerse them in water.

How do we celebrate Bathukamma festival in english?

Women, during the festival, make small ‘Bathukammas’, and then later immerse them in water. This year Saddula Bathukamma falls on September 28. During the first five days of the festival, women generally clean their courtyard with water mixed with cow dung and use a batter of rice flour to draw rangoli on it.

How was Bathukamma born?

According to the Hindu religious scholars and pundits, once upon a time there was a King named Dharmangada who belonged to the Chola Dynasty. This particular king largely ruled over South India. His wife gave birth to a girl child after many years of rituals and prayer.

What are the 9 names of Bathukamma?

Following is the list of names for each day and the naivedyam offered on that day.

  • Engili Pula Bathukamma.
  • Atkula Bathukamma.
  • Muddapappu Bathukamma.
  • Nanabiyyam Bathukamma.
  • Atla Bathukamma.
  • Aligina Bathukamma.
  • Vepakayala Bathukamma.
  • Vennamuddala Bathukamma.

What is main festival of Telangana?

Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra or Navaratri is an important Hindu festival celebrated in Telangana. The festival which symbolizes the victory of good over evil, is celebrated with traditional fervor, devotion and gaiety across Telangana. Bonalu is a Hindu Festival where Goddess Mahakali is worshiped.

Which is the national flower of Odisha?

Ashoka
State Flower: State Flower: Ashoka (Odiya). Botanical Name: Botanical Name: Saraca asoca (Roxb.)

What is Telangana state dance?

The onus now is on the Telangana government to declare ‘Perini’ as the official state dance. “Andhra has Kuchipudi, Tamil Nadu has Bharatanatyam, Kerala has Kathakali and Mohiniyattam, and states in North and North East too have their own styles, though they are all called Indian dances.