Muddapappu Bathukamma to be celebrated today
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- Women worship Goddess Gauri for family well-being and prosperity
- Bathukammas decorated with seasonal flowers
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Muddapappu Bathukamma to be celebrated today
Hyderabad: Muddapappu Bathukamma, the third day of Telangana’s nine-day floral festival, will be celebrated on Monday with traditional prayers, colourful floral arrangements and special food offerings, reflecting the state’s rich cultural heritage and the importance of family well-being, prosperity and harmony with nature. Observed during the Ashwayuja month, Muddapappu Bathukamma brings women together to worship Goddess Gauri and seek blessings for the health, happiness and prosperity of their families. The celebrations combine devotion, traditional cuisine, folk songs and community participation, keeping age-old customs alive across Telangana.
On this day, women prepare beautiful Bathukamma arrangements using seasonal flowers, carefully stacked in three tiers to create an attractive floral structure. Chrysanthemums, hibiscus, Seethamma Jada, Ramabanam and other locally available flowers are used to decorate the arrangements, which are placed on lotus-shaped plates. Goddess Gauramma is positioned at the top, symbolising devotion and the spiritual significance of the festival.
The highlight of the day is the preparation of muddapappu, a traditional offering made from cooked lentils mixed with milk and jaggery. The dish is offered to Bathukamma as naivedyam or sacred food, during the prayers.
Its simplicity reflects the traditional food practices of Telangana and the cultural importance of sharing nourishment and expressing gratitude. Women perform puja in the morning and gather in the evening at temples, neighbourhood courtyards and four-way road junctions to celebrate together.
They arrange their Bathukammas in circles, sing traditional folk songs and dance around the floral structures with rhythmic clapping. The gatherings create a festive atmosphere while strengthening bonds among families and communities.
Bathukamma is closely associated with nature, as its floral arrangements feature seasonal flowers that bloom during the post-monsoon period. The festival also provides an opportunity for older generations to pass on traditional songs, recipes and rituals to younger women and children.
Muddapappu Bathukamma forms part of the celebrations leading up to Saddula Bathukamma, the grand finale of the festival. On the concluding day, women participate in processions and immerse their floral arrangements in lakes and ponds. Beyond its religious significance, Muddapappu Bathukamma celebrates womanhood, cultural identity, family welfare and community unity, reaffirming Telangana’s enduring connection with its traditions and natural environment.
