Bathukamma Symbolises Cultural Glory Of State: Anand
Bathukamma festival is a symbol of Telangana’s culture and traditions, said DGP C.V. Anand
HYDERABAD: Bathukamma festival is a symbol of Telangana’s culture and traditions, said DGP C.V. Anand, while participating in the celebrations at the DGP office on Wednesday. Anand recalled the days when he used to play Bathukamma at his grandmother’s house. Dussehra festival is celebrated with different traditions across the country, he added.
Dandiya is a special attraction in Gujarat, whereas Bathukamma is celebrated by worshiping Gauramma in Telangana, the DGP said.
Elaborating further, Anand stated that Bathukamma is a festival of worshiping nature and it symbolises the spirituality of Telangana women and the cultural glory of the state. DGP also extended greetings to people on the occasion.
DG (law and order) Mahesh Bhagwat, DG (organisation) Swati Lakra, ADG Akun Sabharwal, Multi Zone-I IG Chandrasekhar Reddy, IG (road safety) Ramesh Naidu, CIOs, AOs, other police officers, and staff members also attended the programme.