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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...

Proud to be a Woman !? --Women’s Day

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The statement posits that when seeking verbal expression, it is advisable to consult a male, yet when seeking effective action, it is preferable to consult a woman. Margaret Thatcher, born on October 13, 1925, was a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to Women play a pivotal role in shaping and constructing the fabric of society. Harriet Beecher, an American author and abolitionist, was a prominent figure in the 19th century. Stowe is a reference to Harriet Beecher Stowe, an American author and abolition International Women's Day (IWD), which was first referred to as International Working Women's Day, is observed annually on the 8th of March. The inaugural observance of Women's Day occurred in 1911. The inaugural commemoration of Women's Day took place on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. The resolution to commemorate International Working Women's Day was made during the second inte...

Medaram Sammakka-Sarrakka Jatara

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The Medaram Jatara, also known as the Jatara fair festival, The tribal jatara, also known as Girijana tribes, is regarded as the largest of the several tribal communities. Tribal jataras are not only prevalent in India, but also extend to many regions in Asia. The religious festival is observed biennially in the village of Medaram, located in the Tadwai mandal of the Warangal district in the state of Telangana. The Medaram Jatara commences on the day of the full moon, also referred to as Suddha Poornima, during the month of Magha. The months of January and February align with the Magha month of the Hindu lunar calendar. The jatara, a religious festival, is scheduled to take place from February 8th to February 10th in the year 2012. On the eighth day, the sacred deity Saralamma or Sarakka would be ceremoniously transported from Kannepoyinapalle village to the designated jatara site. On the next day, another deity named Sammakka, who is regarded as the maternal figure of Sara...

Effective Use of Puppets in Awareness Campaigns-I

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Puppet Play for National Domestic Workers Movement- at Ravindra Bharathi 0n March 6, 2010

  The Puppet Play held on March 6, 2010 at Ravindra Bharathi was organized by the National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM) in Hyderabad, which is a local branch of NDWM India. NDWM is a non-governmental organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of domestic workers and domestic child laborers. During the commemoration of the international NDWN Silver Jubilee and Women's Day Celebration on March 6, 2010, at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad, esteemed Chief Guests Sri Manikya Varaprasad Reddy, Minister for School Education, and Sri R.Venkat Reddy, Minister for Labour and Employment, were in attendance. The esteemed individuals in attendance include Mrs. Christine Lazares, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), and Sri Srineevasalu, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Commissioner of Labour. Additionally, there are several special invitees and distinguished visitors present. In this instance, a group of four individuals employed as domestic workers underwent a three-...