KARIMNAGAR, OCTOBER 08, 2026: The Women Empowerment Cell (WEC) of Government Degree College for Women (Autonomous), Karimnagar, organised Bathukamma celebrations in a grand manner on Thursday. Students and faculty members enthusiastically participated in the celebrations by traditionally decorating Bathukammas with colourful flowers.
On the occasion, the Principal of the college, Prof. D. Varalakshmi, stated that Bathukamma is a symbol of the rich culture and traditions of Telangana. She said that Bathukamma is a unique festival that celebrates harmony with nature, women’s unity, joy, and cultural heritage. She encouraged the students to preserve the rich cultural traditions of Telangana and pass them on to future generations.
B Rajani Devi, Coordinator of the Women Empowerment Cell, stated that Bathukamma represents the social and cultural unity of women. She said that the main objective of organising the celebration was to create awareness among students about Telangana’s culture and traditions while promoting women’s empowerment and self-confidence.
On the occasion, students and women faculty members participated in traditional attire and celebrated by singing Bathukamma songs and performing traditional dances. The college campus was filled with festive spirit and colourful Bathukammas. Students from various departments of the college and women faculty members arranged beautiful Bathukammas with a variety of flowers and brought them to the Administrative Block, where they enthusiastically participated in singing and dancing around the Bathukammas. Faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students participated in the programme.
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