Bathukamma Festival Celebrations

Folklore of Bathukamma mentions that a 'Shivaling' was taken away by a king from Telangana. As a compensating tradition, Bathukamma started. The story revolves around the love towards 'Shivalinga'. 'Shivaling' or 'Jyotirlinga' signifies the Creator in the form of Universal Light, 'Jyoti'. This Eternal Point of Light is worshipped and believed with different names & forms. We all belong to One Universal Light and as One Divine Family... 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. Bathukamma links to the feelings of Oneness and brings everyone together in the form of Devotional Community Celebrations.

Mythology also mentions another origin of Bathukamma as an effort to invoke Goddess Parvathi.
Parvathi Devi is also well known for her tapasya and spiritual endeavour to attain Supreme GOD Shiva. By becoming a part of 'Ardhanarishwara' her soul got fulfilment and got elevated to the highest levels. The story conveys the message that we the souls should involve in Dhyana (Meditation) to get connected to the Supreme God Father and should adopt Spiritual Practices in daily life for fulfilment and elevation of the Soul.

In other context, Bathukamma also relates the worship of Goddess Lakshmi who was believed to be incarnated as a Girl Child to a king of Telangana region. Bathukamma is also a form of feminine felicitation with flowers of various colors.

Wherever women are in a state of dignity and are being respected & honored with divinity, the society attains overall progress. Womanhood holds a special importance and dignity in the Creation. Various colors of the flowers used in Bathukamma symbolizes various values which are needed in daily life for harmony and progress.