Pedda Bathukamma Celebration

Bathukamma is a flower festival celebrated by Telugu Hindu women of Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh. Every year, this festival is celebrated as per the Sathavahana calendar for nine days starting on Pitru Amavasya, which usually coincides with September–October of the Gregorian calendar. Bathukamma is celebrated for nine days and corresponds to the festivals of Sharad Navratri and Durga Puja. It starts on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya, and the 9-day festivities culminate on "Saddula Bathukamma" or "Pedda Bathukamma." Bathukamma is followed by Boddemma, which is a 7-day festival. The Boddemma festival marks the end of Varsha Ruthu, whereas Bathukamma marks the beginning of Sarad or Sharath Ruthu.