What are the festivals of Telangana?

In Telangana, one can clearly witness the composite, pluralistic and inclusive culture and traditions. Be it Bathukamma, Sankranthi, Ramzan, Moharram, or Christmas, the region is a beacon of secular traditions and festive glory.

How many festivals are there in Telangana?

18 Main Festivals Celebrated in Telangana with Images: The festivals of Telangana creates equal and uniform fervor of festivities as it encompasses people of all castes and faiths. The two things that are unique to the state are the exceptional veneration of female deities and the universality of the festivities.

What are the main festivals celebrated in Telangana?

What is the folk festival of Telangana?

Bathukamma is celebrated by the women folk of Telangana, heralding the beauty of nature in vibrant colors of multitudinous flowers. The festival begins a week before the grand 'Saddula Bathukamma' (the grand finale of the Bathukamma festival) which falls two days before Dussehra.

What is the famous festival of Hyderabad?

Sankranthi. Sankranthi is the most important Hindu festival in Hyderabad and it is celebrated to mark the beginning of harvest season in India. It is spread over three days as farmers celebrate the harvesting of rice and other fresh crops.

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What is the most famous festival in Telangana?

The regions major cultural events celebrated are "Kakatiya Festival" and Deccan Festival along with religious festivals Bonalu, Bathukamma, Dasara, Ugadi, Sankranthi, Milad un Nabi and Ramadan.

Why do we celebrate Bathukamma?

Historically, bathukamma meant “festival of life” and was celebrated to thank Goddess Parvati for her blessings for the crop harvest and income she helped generate this (current) year and again ask her blessing for the next year.

Why do we celebrate bonalu festival?

Bonalu is celebrated usually during Ashada Masam that falls in July/August. Special poojas are performed for goddess Yellamma during the first and last day of the festival. The festival is considered as a form of thanksgiving to the Goddess after the fulfillment of vows.

What is the famous dance of Telangana?

The onus now is on the Telangana government to declare 'Perini' as the official state dance.

What is the culture and tradition of Telangana?

Telangana is home to diverse culture and religions. Till 6th century, the region was predominantly ruled by the Buddhist and is the home of Mahayana Buddhism. From the 14th century onwards Islam began to spread. Urdu is the second widely spoken language in the state.

Why is Telangana famous for?

The state is the gateway to Krishna and Godavari Rivers in South India and is considered the seed capital of India. One of the wealthy economies in India, Telangana is here to take its rightful place in the country, as a highly developed state and society with a proud history and grand heritage.

How many festivals are there in India?

How many festivals are celebrated in India? Ans. There is no exact list of Indian festivals as over 50 festivals are celebrated in the country by the people of different cultures and religion. The Indian festivals form an integral part of the rich heritage of the country.

What is the dress of Telangana?

Women generally wear saris, churidars, and langa voni. The most famous saris of Telangana culture and tradition include Gadwal Sari, Pochampally Silk Sari, and Ikat Sari. However, many women wear western clothes as well. Traditional dress for men folk in Telangana includes the Dhoti, otherwise known as pancha.

How do we celebrate Dussehra in Telangana?

Young women play Bathukamma around a clay pot decorated with flowers and they dance around it. This festival is celebrated with fervor across all temples of Goddess Durga in the state of Telangana.

Which language is used in Telangana?

Telugu language, largest member of the Dravidian language family. Primarily spoken in southeastern India, it is the official language of the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. In the early 21st century Telugu had more than 75 million speakers.

Is the Bonalu is state festival of Telangana?

Bonalu 2022

It was declared as the official state festival of Telangana in 2014. Bonalu an annual festival that is celebrated in the state of Telangana, especially in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is celebrated in honor of the Goddess Mahakali, who is considered to be the goddess of death and time.

Where is Bonalu today?

2022, the main Bonalu will be celebrated on July 24 at Simhavahini Sri Mahankali Devalayam. July 25 is a public holiday in the state of Telangana.

Who celebrates Bathukamma?

Bathukamma is celebrated by the women folk of Telangana, heralding the beauty of nature in vibrant colors of multitudinous flowers. The festival begins a week before the grand 'Saddula Batukamma' (the grand finale of the Batukamma festival) which falls two days before Dussehra.

Which flowers are used in Bathukamma?

There are many flowers which are used for making of 'Bathukamma' (floral conical mound) but there are some important flowers among them is Thangedu puvvulu (Cassia auriculata), Gunugu puvvulu (Celosia), Banthi puvvulu (Marigold), Chamanthi puvvulu (Chrysanthemum), Gummadi puvvulu (Cucurbita), Vaama puvvulu (Ajwain) etc ...

In which state is the festival of Bathukamma celebrated?

Bathukamma is a festival that is celebrated in the state of Telangana and in some parts of Andhra Pradesh as well.

What are the nine names of Bathukamma?

Why is Bathukamma a Colourful festival?

The festival takes place towards the end of the monsoon season, just before the onset of winter. Since a lot of water inflows during monsoons, there is high cultivation of wild flowers in multiple vibrant colors- which are used to celebrate 'Bathukamma'.

How many types of Bathukamma are there?

It falls on Durgashtami day and sometimes even on Mahanavami day. Naivedyam and Palaharam for Saddula Bathukamma consists of five rice varieties, which are all special Telangana dishes.