Bathukamma festival is the Pride of Telangana: Governor Tamilisai

Hyderabad, Oct 08: Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan took part in the 3rd day grand Bathukamma celebrations at the iconic Durbar Hall of the Raj Bhavan, here, on Friday.

GHMC Mayor G. Vijaya Lakshmi and many women from different walks of life joined the Governor in the celebrations.

The Governor stated that Bathukamma festival is the pride of Telangana State.
 
“Bathukamma is a unique floral festival of Telangana that reflects the rich cultural and traditional heritage of the Telangana State,” she added.

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan said that the Bathukamma celebrations also have the message of women’s well-being as the underlying message.

“The traditional food items that are exchanged among the women participants during the Nine-Day long festivities are full of nutritious values and help the women maintain the nutritious levels,” she added.

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan said that the Bathukamma is a great tribute to the Mother Nature and women alike.

The Governor’s family members joined the celebrations and enthusiastically took part in the festivities.

Earlier, the Governor took part in the Bathukamma celebrations organized by the Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University in its campus at Nampally, here.

She stated that she had a great emotional connect with the Bathukamma celebrations and called upon the people to involve younger generations in the celebrations to help them understand the significance of our traditional festival.

MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha joined the Governor in the Bathukamma celebrations at the PSR Telugu University.

Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, as the chief guest, launches the True Beam STx facility at the Apollo Health City in Hyderabad on Friday.