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**Bathukamma Festivities Face Confusion: Government Clarifies Saddula Bathukamma Date**

**Hyderabad, [Current Date]** – Amidst growing confusion, women in Telangana are facing uncertainty regarding the observance of Saddula Bathukamma, the concluding day of the nine-day Bathukamma festival. Celebrations began on Peddala Amavasya, and the final day has become a point of contention, with some considering Monday while others considering Tuesday, October 30, 2025.

The Telangana State Government has stepped in to clarify the matter, officially directing that Saddula Bathukamma be celebrated on **Tuesday, October 30, 2025**. District Collectors have been instructed to make the necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for women participating in the festivities.

The government has already declared a public holiday on Tuesday, anticipating widespread participation in the celebrations. However, some communities are reportedly planning to observe Saddula Bathukamma on Monday, citing Tuesday as inauspicious for preparing the “Gowramma” (a deity made of stacked flowers).

Bathukamma, a vibrant floral festival unique to Telangana, involves creating conical stacks of flowers, worshiping them, and then immersing them in water bodies. The festival features different varieties of “Bathukammas” prepared with different ingredients dedicated for each day.

The nine days include:

* Engili Pula Bathukamma
* Atukula Bathukamma
* Muddapappu Bathukamma
* Nane Biyyem Bathukamma
* Atla Bathukamma
* Aligina Bathukamma (no offerings)
* Vepakayala Bathukamma
* Vennamuddala Bathukamma
* Saddula Bathukamma.

While some communities proceed with preparations for Monday, the official directive from the government stands, urging everyone to celebrate Saddula Bathukamma on Tuesday, October 30, 2025.

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