KARIMNAGAR, OCTOBER 10, 2026: Alphores Educational Institutions celebrated the Bathukamma (the festival of flowers) and Dandiya festivities with much pomp and gaiety at Alphores School of Gen Next in Vavilalapalli campus in Karimnagar town on Saturday evening.
The celebrations began with the formal lighting of a lamp by Alphores Institutions Chairman V Narender Reddy and Director Dr Vanaja Reddy and offering prayers to Goddess Gauri. The girl students and women teachers arrived in their best attire.
After offering prayers to Goddess Gauri, the students and teachers prepared the Bathukammas by arranging different varieties of flowers in a conical shape. On the occasion, students were told about the importance of celebrating Bathukamma. They were also told about the significance of various traditional flowers such as Thangedu, Gunugu, Marigold, Chrysanthemum, Lotus etc and their medicinal values.
The atmosphere was electric with girl students and teachers clad in traditional attires and jewellery, singing and dancing around the beautiful floral formations of Goddess Gouri in her praise with religious fervour and unmatched enthusiasm.
Alphores institutions marked the ongoing Navratri celebrations with a lively dandiya event. The event was dedicated to celebrating the strength and spirit of women. The festival symbolises the triumph of good over evil, honouring Goddess Durga’s victory over demon Mahishasura. The colourful dandiya sticks represent the goddess’s sword in her battle against darkness.
Alphores institutions chairman V Narender Reddy emphasised the importance of such cultural celebrations, stating they brought together different segments of society and fostered unity. “These events not only enrich the students’ understanding of diverse cultures but also strengthen community bonds,” she said.
He highlighted the significance of hosting such events in schools. He noted that these gatherings promoted cultural awareness among students and provided a platform for the community to come together.
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