Seasonal Celebration · Telangana
Bathukamma
Lakes and temples across the state, Hyderabad and across Telangana
Photo: Department of Language and Culture, Government of Telangana, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Telangana’s floral festival, with flower stacks floated on lakes and tanks.
During the nine days before Dussehra, women across Telangana arrange seasonal flowers into tall stacks, sing around them and float them on lakes and tanks. In 2026 it was celebrated in October.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually October. The next dates have not been announced yet.
- Where: Lakes and temples across the state, Hyderabad and across Telangana, Telangana.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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