Programmes as part of Bathukamma festival are planned across Telangana. File
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Telangana government intends to attract international attention to the Bathukamma – the floral festival unique to the State. It plans to hold celebration the nine-day long festival in air, on land and water.
Bathukamma welcome dance would be performed on flights from Delhi, Mumbai headed to Hyderabad; people from other States living in the city would be made part of the celebrations and over 10,000 women would participate in the celebrations at L.B. Stadium aiming for Guinness World Record.
Besides this, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao announced on Monday (September 1, 2025) that various programmes would be organised from September 21-30. Plans were charted to hold events in Telangana on the lines of the prominent Rio Carnival held in Brazil annually. He said that they want to introduce international tourists to the uniqueness of the festivals and culture of the State.
Mr. Rao said that they have entered into agreements with some airlines for national-level promotion. The welcome dance on flights from Delhi, Mumbai to Hyderabad would be organised from September 21-30. The inflight magazines in Air India, Indigo too would be utilised for the promotions.
The celebrations would begin at the thousand pillar temple in Hanumakonda on September 21. Floating Bathukamma programme on Hussain Sagar in the city would be one of the attractions.
Details of Bathukamma celebrations
Dates: September 21-30
September 22-24: Everyday, celebrations would be held at important temples and tourist spots in three to four districts
Celebrations in Hyderabad
September 27: Bathukamma carnival evening at Tank Bund
September 28: Celebrations aiming for Guinness world record
September 29: Bathukamma competition at People’s Plaza
September 29: Competitions for IT employees and Resident Welfare Associations (RWA)
September 30: Grand floral parade and Holi at Tank Bund
Published – September 02, 2025 05:45 pm IST
