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“Bathukamma”- The Festival of Telangana

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Bathukamma, also known as Bathukuamma, is a widely celebrated festival in the state of Telangana. It takes place between the months of September and October, coinciding with the arrival of the spring season. This festival is alternatively referred to as Aswiyuja and culminates two days prior to Dussera or Dushera, specifically known as Durgastami or "Saddula Bathukamma." Alternatively, it might be referred to as "Pedda Bathukamma". Boddemma is a week-long celebration that ensues after the conclusion of the Bathukamma festival. Bathukamma marks the commencement of the Sharath Ruthu season, whereas Boddmma signifies the conclusion of the Varsha Ruthu season. Bathukamma is the embodiment of the essence of Telangana. This festival has emerged as a significant component of the cultural revival movement in Telangana and has been officially recognized as a state festival. Bathukamma is a distinctive ceremonial practice that commences with the vibrant display of flowers an...

Significance of Navartri Bommai Golu / Bommala Kolu / Gombe Habba

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Sri Vedanta Desikar Ghatotagaja Traditional Tamilian Wedding Vishwarupam Ratnaharam Nitya Soorigal Navaratri is a time when many homes in the southern states of India especially in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have a festivity of nine days of celebrations with colours, vratams, music, and food. A significant part of the Navaratri festival in this region includes the tradition of the Bommai , which is a creation of an assembly of dolls that signify the richness and diversity of life. (Bommai means doll, and Golu means the display or artistic display). 'Golu' in Tamil and 'Kolu' in Telugu. It is believed that this creation is born from the Mother Divine, and Navaratri is the time for one to remember, revere and worship the source - the Devi. Navratri is celebrated four times a year: In one year period, four Navarathri are observed and devoted for attribution on the lotus feet of Mother Goddess. Of the four Navarathri that two Navarathri, namely o...