Bathukamma reflects Telangana’s cultural heritage: DGP Anand

Hyderabad: Director General of Police C.V. Anand has described Bathukamma as a symbol of Telangana’s cultural heritage, traditions and spiritual connection with nature.

Participating in Bathukamma celebrations organised at the DGP office on Wednesday, Anand said the festival, along with Bonalu, held a special place in the state’s cultural identity.

Recalling his childhood memories of celebrating Bathukamma at his grandmother’s house, the DGP highlighted the festival’s unique significance.

While Dandiya is a major attraction in Gujarat during the festive season, worshipping Goddess Gouramma through Bathukamma celebrations represents Telangana’s distinctive traditions, he added. Anand observed that Bathukamma celebrates nature and reflects the spirituality of Telangana women and the state’s rich cultural traditions. He expressed happiness over the commencement of the celebrations and extended festive greetings to the people.

DG (Law and Order) Mahesh Bhagwat, DG (Organisation) Swathi Lakra, ADG Akun Sabharwal, Multi Zone-I IG Chandrasekhar Reddy, IG (Road Safety) Ramesh Naidu, along with chief information officers, administrative officers, police personnel and other staff, participated in the programme.

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