Saddula Bathukamma 2025 Date: Check Puja Vidhi & Significance of the Last Day of Bathukamma Festival

Saddula Bathukamma 2025 Date: Check Puja Vidhi & Significance of the Last Day of Bathukamma Festival

Saddula Bathukamma marks the grand finale of the Bathukamma festival, Telangana’s most celebrated floral festival dedicated to Goddess Gauri. In 2025, Saddula Bathukamma will be observed on September 29–30, 2025, coinciding with Ashwayuja Shuddha Ashtami and Durga Ashtami, the eighth day of Navratri. In certain regions, it will also be celebrated on October 11, 2025, with great devotion.

Bathukamma Festival 2025

The Bathukamma festival begins on September 21, 2025, with Bhadrapada Amavasya, and concludes with Saddula Bathukamma on September 29–30. Known as Batukamma Panduga in Telugu, the name means “Come alive, Mother Goddess”. The festival symbolizes the worship of Goddess Gauri (Gauramma), celebrated with floral arrangements, traditional rituals, and cultural festivities across Telangana.

Saddula Bathukamma Naivedyam and Palaharam

One of the highlights of Saddula Bathukamma is the offering of five special Telangana rice varieties, collectively called Saddhi, prepared as Naivedyam (sacred food offering). These include:

• Perugu Saddhi: Curd rice
• Chinthapandu Pulihora Saddhi: Tamarind rice
• Nimmakaya Saddhi: Lemon rice
• Kobbari Saddhi: Coconut rice
• Nuvvula Saddhi: Sesame rice

Significance of Saddula Bathukamma 2025

Saddula Bathukamma is celebrated with immense grandeur, particularly in Hyderabad, where cultural events and rituals take place at the iconic Hussainsagar Tank Bund. The celebration reflects Telangana’s cultural identity, showcasing music, dance, and devotional gatherings.

This year marks the eighth Bathukamma celebration since Telangana’s formation, and the festival is expected to witness grand processions, vibrant floral displays, and collective prayers seeking prosperity and well-being.

Why Saddula Bathukamma is Special?

As the concluding day of the Bathukamma festival, Saddula Bathukamma holds special importance in uniting communities through devotion and culture. It blends rituals, traditional cuisine, and spiritual fervor, making it not just a religious festival but also a cultural extravaganza for the people of Telangana.

ALSO READ | Saraswati Puja 2025 Date in South India: When is Vidyarambham Ceremony? Check Timings, Puja Vidhi and Significance