🌸 Bathukamma Festival in Chevella
Bathukamma, one of Telangana’s most vibrant and cherished festivals, holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Chevella. Celebrated with immense enthusiasm by women, the festival showcases the cultural richness, natural beauty, and unity of the region.
In Chevella, the festival begins nine days before Dussehra (Dasara) and continues with daily celebrations where women gather in groups, singing traditional folk songs and dancing around beautifully arranged stacks of flowers known as Bathukammas. These flower stacks are made from locally available seasonal blooms like gunuka, thangedu, chamanti, and marigold, arranged in layers resembling a temple gopuram.
The festival is not just about devotion — it’s a symbol of feminine energy, nature’s beauty, and the bond between women and the earth. The flowers used are considered auspicious, representing prosperity and fertility.
On the final day, known as Saddula Bathukamma, women immerse their floral arrangements in nearby water bodies like ponds or lakes, accompanied by songs and prayers for the health and happiness of their families. In Chevella, lakes and open fields become vibrant gathering spots, glowing with lamps, music, and colorful attire.
The Bathukamma celebration here reflects the true spirit of Telangana’s rural culture, where tradition and togetherness bloom in harmony.