KARIMNAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025: Students of the Achievers Active High School, Kothirampur, Karimnagar town, celebrated the Bathukamma festivities with much pomp and gaiety on its premises on Saturday.
The girl students and women teachers arrived in their best attire. After offering prayers to the Goddess Gauri, the students and teachers prepared the Bathukammas by stacking different varieties of flowers in a conical shape. On the occasion, students were told about the importance of celebrating Bathukamma. They were also informed about the significance of various traditional flowers, such as Thangedu, Gunugu, Marigold, Chrysanthemum, and Lotus, and their medicinal properties.
The atmosphere was electric, with girls and teachers clad in traditional attire and jewellery, singing and dancing around the beautiful floral formations of Goddess Gouri in her praise with religious fervour and unmatched enthusiasm.
On this joyous occasion, the school invited all the parents to participate, who enthusiastically joined in dancing to Telangana Bathukamma folk songs. Later, a lively Dandiya dance was organised for couples, where students and teachers also joined, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of Telangana.
Later, the students presented the special features of Bathukamma and Dussehra through their songs, speeches and cultural programs. The Kolatam and Dandiya games played by the students on this occasion were very impressive.
Speaking on the occasion, the school principal, Ch Pallavi, informed that Bathukamma celebrations are celebrated every year with great pomp to reflect the culture and traditions of Telangana. Later, the school director, Mr Ch Venkateswarlu, said that the Bathukamma festival is of great importance in Telangana, that the Bathukamma festival is a symbol of Telangana, and the special features of the Bathukamma.
