Bathukamma is the floral festival (Cultural Festival of Telangana) celebrated by Hindu women in the Indian state of Telangana.

In Telugu Batukamma means ‘come back to life’. Batukamma=Batuku(live or come back to life) + Amma(mother or godess).

The Bathukamma festival is celebrated for Nine Days. The festival is followed by Boddemma (Goddess Gauramma), it is celebrated two days before the Bhadrapada Amavasya, and it marks the ending of Varsha Ruthu (Rainy Season).

During this nine-day celebration, women arrange colourful seasonal flowers in beautiful floral stacks. These are all medicinal & wildflowers. The festival begins with Engili Pula Bathukamma and concludes with Saddula Bathukamma.

Bathukamma is worshipped as a form of Goddess Gauri, Goddess Lakshmi, and Goddess Saraswati. A turmeric idol of Gauramma is placed at the centre of the floral arrangement and worshipped with devotion.

Women sing traditional folk songs, and dance together, these Bathukamma songs celebrate the glory of the Goddess, Telangana’s traditions, family bonds, and wishes for a prosperous harvest.

The festival highlights respect for nature, the beauty of flowers, and the importance of social unity. Just as different flowers come together to form a beautiful Bathukamma, the festival conveys the message that people from different communities should live together in harmony.

On Ashwayuja Ashtami Tithi (Durgashtami), the last day of the festival – women carry the decorated Bathukammas in a procession to nearby lakes or water bodies, singing and celebrating along the way. The floral arrangements are immersed in water, and traditional foods such as maleeda are shared with family and friends.

Dussehra is celebrated on the second day after Durgashtami, i.e, on Ashwayuja Dashami (The tenth day in Ashwayuja month), which is called Vijaya Dashami.

The Women gather and celebrate the festival all nine days by singing and playing around the Batukamma in traditional dresses.

Most Popular Bathukamma Songs.

This floral festival starts on the Bhadrapada Amavasya day as per the Amavasyanth calender. This day is also called Pethara Amasa or Pitru Amavasya in Telangana.

It marks the start of Sharath Ruthu (Autumn Season). Bathukamma is more than a flower festival. It is a symbol of Telangana’s cultural identity, women’s traditions, devotion to nature, folk heritage, and community spirit.

In 2026, Bathukamma starts on 10th October, Saturday and ends on 18th October, Sunday.

The Festival begins with Chinna Bathukamma on Bhadrapada Amavasya and ends with Pedda bathukamma or Saddula bathukamma on Ashvayuja Ashtami, also called Durgashtami.

Day	Date	Bathukamma Name
1	Saturday, October 10	Engili Puvvu Bathukamma / Chinna Bathukamma
2	Sunday, October 11	Atukula Bathukamma
3	Monday, October 12	Muddapuvvu / Muddapappu
4	Tuesday, October 13	Nana Biyyam
5	Wednesday, October 14	Atla Bathukamma
6	Thursday, October 15	Aligina / Arremu / Alaka
7	Friday, October 16	Vepakayala Bathukamma
8	Saturday, October 17	Venne Muddala Bathukamma
9	Sunday, October 18	Saddula Bathukamma (Chaddula/Pedda Bathukamma)

Each day Batukamma festival is called by a different name and each day different food is offered to the goddess.

1. Engili Puvvula Bathukamma / Chinna Bathukamma

On Bhadrapada Amavasya – The first day of Bathukamma is called Engili Puvvu Bathukamma because first, they pay homage to their ancestors by way of food offerings and then they start making Batukamma.

Food offerings to Goddess – Rice, Sesame seeds (బియ్యం, నువ్వులు)

2. Atukula Bathukamma 

On Ashwayuja Padyami (The first day of Ashwayuja Month – as per the Amant Calendar) – The second day of Batukamma is called Atukula Bathukamma. On this day devotees offer Atukulu as Naivedyam.

Food offerings to Goddess  – Flattened Rice, Jaggery (అటుకులు, బెల్లం)

3. Muddapuvvu or Muddapappu Bathukamma 

On Ashwayuja Dwitiya (Second day of Ashwayuja Month) – Third day of Batukamma is called as Muddapuvvu or Muddapappu batukamma as Batukamma is made up of Mudda Chamanthi or Mudda Banthi flowers along with Thangedu Puvvu & Gunaka Puvvu. Also, offer Muddapappu & rice as naivedyam.

Food offerings to Goddess  – Rice & Dal (ముద్దపప్పు, అన్నం)

4. Nanabiyyam Bathukamma 

On Ashwayuja Trtiya – The fourth day of bathukamma is called Nanabiyyambathukamma as devotees offer Nanina Biyyam (Soaked Rice) & Jaggery.

Food offerings to Goddess  – Soaked Rice & Jaggery (నానబెట్టిన బియ్యం, బెల్లం)

5. Atla Bathukamma

On Ashwayuja  Chathurthi – this day of Batukamma is called as AtlaBathukamma. The women offer Atlu (dosa or roti type of food) as naivedyam for the batukamma hence the name called.

Food offerings to Goddess  – Dosa or Roti (దోశ లేదా రొట్టె )

6. Aligina or Arremu or Alaka Bathukamma

On Ashwayuja Panchami – No Naivedyam preparation on this day. It is believed that Goddes Gowri was felt hurt. The day is also celebrated as Lalitha Panchami.

7. Vepakayala Bathukamma

On Ashwayuja Sashti – This day is celebrated as Durga Sashti. Naivedyam is offered in the shape of Vepakaya (Nim/Neem Fruit), so this day is called as Vepakayala Batukamma.

Food offerings to Goddess  – Sakinala Pindi in the shape of Neem Fruits (సకినాల పిండి)

8. Venna Muddala Bathukamma

On Ashwayuja Sapthami – The eighth day of bathukamma is called as Venna Muddala Bathukamma. On this day devotees offer Navedyam with butter.

Food offerings to Goddess – Sesame seeds, Jaggery, Ghee, Butter Balls (నువ్వుల లడ్డులు)

9. Saddula Bathukamma (Chaddula/ Pedda Batukamma)

On Ashwayuja Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) –  Bathukamma festival is called as Saddula Batukamma or Pedda Batukamma. On this day Batukamma is made up of different flowers in big sizes than all the eight days.

బతుకమ్మ తెలంగాణ ఆడపడుచుల ఆత్మీయమైన పండుగ. ప్రకృతిలో లభించే రంగురంగుల పూలతో బతుకమ్మను పేర్చి, గౌరమ్మను పూజిస్తూ మహిళలు తొమ్మిది రోజుల పాటు పాటలు పాడుతూ, ఆడుతూ ఈ వేడుకను జరుపుకుంటారు. ఎంగిలిపూల బతుకమ్మతో ప్రారంభమయ్యే ఈ పండుగ సద్దుల బతుకమ్మతో ముగుస్తుంది.

బతుకమ్మను గౌరీదేవి, లక్ష్మీదేవి, సరస్వతీదేవి స్వరూపంగా భావించి పూజిస్తారు. పసుపుతో చేసిన గౌరమ్మను పూల మధ్యలో ఉంచి భక్తిశ్రద్ధలతో ఆరాధిస్తారు. బతుకమ్మ పాటల్లో తెలంగాణ జానపద సంప్రదాయాలు, దేవతల మహిమలు, కుటుంబ అనుబంధాలు, పాడిపంటలు సమృద్ధిగా ఉండాలనే ఆకాంక్ష ప్రతిఫలిస్తాయి.

బతుకమ్మ పండుగ ప్రకృతిని గౌరవించడం, పూల ప్రాముఖ్యతను గుర్తించడం, సమాజంలోని భిన్న వర్గాల ప్రజలు ఐక్యంగా జీవించాలనే సందేశాన్ని అందిస్తుంది. వివిధ రకాల పూలు కలిసి అందమైన బతుకమ్మగా రూపుదిద్దుకున్నట్లే, ప్రజలందరూ కలిసిమెలిసి ఉండాలని ఈ పండుగ తెలియజేస్తుంది.

చివరి రోజున మహిళలు అలంకరించిన బతుకమ్మలను ఊరేగింపుగా చెరువులు లేదా ఇతర జలాశయాల వద్దకు తీసుకెళ్లి పాటలు పాడుతూ వేడుకను ముగిస్తారు. అనంతరం మలీద వంటి సంప్రదాయ వంటకాలను బంధుమిత్రులతో పంచుకుంటారు.

బతుకమ్మ కేవలం పూల పండుగ మాత్రమే కాదు. ఇది తెలంగాణ ఆడపడుచుల ఆత్మీయతకు, ప్రకృతి ఆరాధనకు, జానపద కళలకు, సామాజిక ఐక్యతకు ప్రతీక.

Food offerings to Goddess – 5 types of rice & 1 sweet are offered on this day.

1. Curd Rice – పెరుగన్నం సద్ది
2. Lemon Rice – నిమ్మకాయ పులిహోర సద్ది
3. Tamarind Rice – చింతపండు పులిహోర సద్ది
4. Tamarind Rice with Coconut Powder – కొబ్బరి అన్నం సద్ది
5. Tamarind Rice with Sesame Seed Powder – నువ్వుల అన్నం సద్ది
6. Malleda, Balls made with chapati & Sugar – మళ్లీద

**Offerings may vary by region wise but in most regions, devotees offer these foods.