As part of the Bathukamma celebrations organized by the Department of Language and Culture at Ravindra Bharathi, the 'Vennamuddala Bathukamma' festivities were grandly held on the eighth day, Saturday. Women belonging to the Telangana Reddy Samithi participated in large numbers and created a lively atmosphere with song and dance. They gathered around Bathukammas arranged with colorful flowers like tangedu and gunugu, sang traditional songs, and played kolatam. Speaking on the occasion, Department of Language and Culture Director Dr. Enugu Narasimha Reddy stated that Bathukamma is a great festival that loves flowers and nature. He mentioned that offering 'vennamuddas' (butter balls) as naivedyam on the eighth day is a special tradition. He said that the nine-day celebrations being held at Ravindra Bharathi stand as a testament to the unity of Telangana women and the cultural glory of the state. Women, children, and artists from various fields enthusiastically participated in the celebrations. Department of Language and Culture staff and several prominent figures also attended.
