Bathukamma Festival of Flowers 1 October 2022

What: ATA Bathukamma Celebrations 2022 
Who: Adelaide Telangana Association
Where: Elder Park Adelaide, King William Rd, Adelaide SA 5000 
When: Saturday 1 October 2022, 4pm  
How: Free event, all are welcome 
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ATA Bathukamma Celebrations is on 1 October 2022 from 4pm to 8pm at Elder Park 

The Adelaide Telangana Association is hosting the flower festival, Bathukamma festival, is a Hindu goddess festival been celebrated across Telangana state and some areas in Andhra Pradesh, India. The celebrations originated from the Hindu religion meaning the festival of life. The flowers used in Bathukamma have a high-quality purified water function. When immersed in water, the flowers have the effect of purifying water and improving the environment.  

The Bathukamma Celebrations were recognised as a state festival by the Telangana government. Over the years, it has become a symbol of the local culture and identity. 

It is celebrated annually as per Sathavahana calendar, starting Mahalaya Amavasya till Durgashtami. This is equivalent to 9 days in September/ October of Gregorian calendar. Women celebrate the festival dressed-up in traditional silk saris, and arrange Bathukumma, a flower stack in seven concentric layers, using unique seasonal flowers. 

The Adelaide Telangana Association is a community organisation that aims to promote and celebrate Telangana arts and culture. The group is holding Bathukamma Celebrations in Adelaide, where everyone is invited with free entry. People are welcome to learn about the Telangana culture and have a fun day of celebration.