Question :
Bathukamma is a unique flower festival of which state of India?
Options :
- Goa
- Telangana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
correct answer : b)
The correct answer is: (b) Telangana ✅
Explanation:
Bathukamma is a floral festival celebrated predominantly by women in Telangana during the Navratri season.
Meaning of “Bathukamma”: In Telugu, it means “Mother Goddess come alive”.
When celebrated: Usually in September–October, during Durga Navratri.
Special feature: Women arrange seasonal flowers (like marigold, gunuka, tangedu) in a conical shape stacked like a temple gopuram.
Cultural significance: It symbolizes prosperity, good health, and the glory of womanhood.
UNESCO recognition: In 2016, Bathukamma was declared as the state festival of Telangana.
💡 Memory trick:
Think B in Bathukamma = Blossoms = Telangana’s flower festival 🌸.