Bathukamma, the floral pageant represents the spirit of Telangana and might be celebrated for 9 days forward of Dasara, The pageant will finish with “Saddula Bathukamma”. | Photo Credit: File Photo

The Telangana authorities is aiming for a Guinness World Record by gathering the utmost variety of ladies at one place with the tallest floral ornament ever, as a part of the Bathukamma festivities this 12 months.

With a eager eye on tourism promotion, the federal government has lined up a number of initiatives between September 21 and 30, which features a grand floral parade and a ‘Bathukamma Carnival’. The occasion for which Guinness document is anticipated, might be held on September 28, by gathering 10,000 ladies at LB Stadium which is able to host a 51 foot Bathukamma floral ornament.

As per the schedule, the festivities can be launched at Thousand Pillars temple in Warangal on September 21, by Minister for Tourism Jupally Krishna Rao and ladies ministers of the cupboard.

Between September 22 and 26, the districts will host the Bathukamma occasions in coordination with the district collectors at temples or heritage websites.

In the town, the festivities will embody a ‘Best Bathukamma’ contest at People’s Plaza on September 29, and a grand floral parade by 2,500 ladies from self assist teams on Tank Bund on September 30.

The Tourism division, in coordination with varied airline operators, is planning to welcome all of the incoming flights and vacationers with Bathukamma dance efficiency between September 21 and 30.

Bathukamma replicas might be positioned at site visitors junctions, together with illumination on main roads. Shopping malls might be inspired to put customary Bathukamma decorations on their premises. Illuminated floats within the form of Bathukamma might be launched into the Hussain Sagar lake.

Bathukamma Carnival might be organised by Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority on the Tank Bund on September 27, adopted by a ‘Floral Holi’ occasion at People’s Plaza. Cycle and bike rides with Bathukamma might be performed in coordination with varied biking associations, and ladies bikers.

Art camps, programme in faculties, illumination of buildings, Ikebana present, exhibitions, and extensive publicity are a part of the state authorities’s initiatives to advertise the long-lasting pageant of Telangana.

Published – September 19, 2025 09:29 am IST