Bathukamma, a colorful floral celebration of Telangana and a unique tribute to nature, will be celebrated by TAJA on 1st of October 2011 in Landmark Middle School on Kernen Blvd. Click here to view the map in Google.

About Bathukamma

‘Bathukamma Panduga’ (Bathukamma festival) is the most divine and most celebrated festival of Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. ‘Bathuku’ means the life and Amma means the Mother. On a whole, it is a festival to worship the ‘Life Giver’, the universal energy - Goddess Shakti. Bathukamma represents the glory of the Patron Goddess of womanhood – Maha Gauri Devi.

Bathukamma is made up of seven concentric layers of flowers that are arranged in a pyramid shape. As it is a festival of women, they dance around it. The synchronizing steps along with singing Bathukamma Paatalu (Songs - praising Bathukamma) make everyone to feel the vibrant mood of Telangana women.

NOTE: Women are invited to bring Bathukamma's to the TAJA Bathukamma celebrations. Top 3 Bathukamma's will be awarded with surprising prizes.