Hyderabad, Sept. 12 -- Hyderabad is ready to welcome the most colourful celebration of the year Bathukamma, the floral festival of Telangana. This nine-day festival, starting on September 21 and ending on September 30 with Saddula Bathukamma, is not just about flowers but also about life, womanhood, and the spirit of community.

What is Bathukamma?

The word Bathukamma comes from two Telugu words: Bathuku meaning life, and Amma meaning mother. Together, it signifies "Mother, come alive." The festival is dedicated to the Goddess Gauri, who represents life and fertility. Women and girls create beautiful stacks of seasonal flowers, arranged in layers to resemble a temple tower, with a turmeric idol called Gauramma placed on top.

Every eveni...