Question

‘Bathukamma’ and ‘Bonalu’ are state festivals of:
1. Karnataka
2. Kerala
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Telangana

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Telangana

The Correct Answer is Telangana.

 

• Bathukamma is a festival of Telangana and celebrated by women, with flowers that grow exclusively in each region.
• The festival begins a week before the grand ‘Saddula Bathukamma’ (the grand finale of the Bathukamma festival) which falls two days before Dussehra.
• Bathukamma celebrates the inherent relationship between earth, water, and human beings.
• Bonalu is an annual festival celebrated in the twin cities Hyderabad and Secunderabad and other parts of Telangana state.
• Bonalu is celebrated usually during Ashada Masam that falls in July/August.
• Goddess Mahakali is worshipped in Bonalu festival.