Oct. 24: Bathukamma, the floral festival of Telangana went global on Saturday as the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa was lit up in colours depicting the festival.
Located in Dubai, Burj Khalifa witnessed a unique show of lights.
The visual feast was attributed to the efforts of Nizamabad MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha who led Telangana Jagruthi to showcase the states’ Bathukamma culture and take the festival celebrations global by featuring its depiction on the worlds’ largest screen.
Ms Kavitha, who is the former Member of Parliament and daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, leads Telangana Jagruthi, a cultural and literary organization that was formed during the statehood movement for Telangana in India and has been working to preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage of Telangana.
Ms Kavitha took to Twitter to share glimpses of the show with netizens.
This year’s Bathukamma edition of Telangana Jagruthi was quite unique. The organization launched a Bathukamma song “Allipoola Vennela”, which is already a superhit this festive season, composed by music maestro AR Rahman, directed by ace Indian director Gautham Vasudev Menon and brought to life by a talented team of artists.
The show of lights was live across various platforms around the globe at 9:30 pm IST. Telangana Jagruthi made arrangements to play the Bathukamma documentary on the big screen for invited delegates and separately for the local people.
The screening featured the maps of India and Telangana, Chief Minister Rao, Bathukamma flowers, with “Alipoola Vennela” playing in the background.
The slogans of “Jai Hind” and “Jai Telangana” on the Burj screen echoed with tears of joy and pride among the viewers.
The event was attended by Ms Kavitha along with esteemed dignitaries from UAE and India.
MP Suresh Reddy, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) Chairman and MLA Bajireddy Goverdhan, PUC Chairman and MLA Jeevan Reddy, and MLAs Shakeel, Ganesh Gupta and Dr Sanjay were joined by Ms Kavitha who witnessed the historical moment. The screening was also attended by several dignitaries from UAE.
Bathukamma celebrations are held throughout the ten days of Dussehra. Bathukamma means ”Goddess of Life”. Women decorate a special pot with seasonal flowers, fill the pot with offerings to the Goddess, and go on a procession in the village.
Next Story:
GHMC Gears Up For Ganesh Chaturthi, Idol Immersion Arrangements In Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Aug 20 (Maxim News): The GHMC is gearing up for the smooth conduct of ensuing Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities in the city. The Ganesh Chaturthi festival is on September 14 and idol immersion will be on September 25 on the conclusion of the 10-day festivities. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp On Thursday, GHMC Commissioner,…
Malkajgiri Police Raid Spice Unit, Seizes 10.89 Tonnes Of Adulterated Powders
Hyderabad, Aug 20 (Maxim News): The Malkajgiri police raided an alleged adulterated spices manufacturing unit in Medipally and seized 10.89 tonnes of turmeric, chilli, coriander, and garam masala powders worth an estimated Rs 25 lakh. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The raid was conducted at Sai Tirumala Enterprises located in Srinivas Nagar Colony by…
Challenge To Ponguleti, Nothing Will Move Until He Gives Explanation: Alleti Maheshwar Reddy
Hyderabad, Aug 20 (Maxim News): BJP Legislature Party Leader Yeleti Maheshwar Reddy has accused Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy of exposing massive corruption. He said that he has all the evidence regarding the minister’s corruption. He demanded that a CBI inquiry be conducted on this and a House Committee be formed. Are you ready…
Mani Shankar Welcomes CWC Resolution On Vande Mataram
Delhi/Hyderabad, Aug 20 (Maxim News): After senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar welcomed the Congress Working Committee’s (CWC) resolution on ‘Vande Mataram’, Union Minister Giriraj Singh called the former, a “puppet” and “parrot” of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp A day ago, the CWC resolved to continue following a tradition…
Anti-Sikh Riots Convicts Sajjan Kumar Died In Tihar Jail
Internet/Hyderabad, Aug 20 (Maxim News):Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar (80), who is serving a life sentence in the anti-Sikh riots case that followed the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has passed away. He was taken to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi’s Tihar Jail on Thursday, where doctors declared him dead. The hospital authorities are…
Now you can get latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday Facebook page and Twitter and on Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
