Bathukamma 2026 in Telangana, District by District: Dates, State Schedule and Local Updates

Quick answer: Bathukamma 2026 in Telangana runs from Engili Pula Bathukamma on Saturday 10 October (Mahalaya Amavasya) to Saddula Bathukamma on Sunday 18 October 2026. The Telangana government's state festival schedule covers 10 to 18 October, with the main Saddula celebration at Tank Bund in Hyderabad on 18 October from 4 PM, as reported. Dasara (Vijayadashami) follows on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Every district celebrates, usually around the local temple, square and tank. Confirm venues and timings with your district administration or municipality.

Last updated: 7 October 2026.

This page brings together the state schedule, the way Bathukamma is celebrated across Telangana's towns and villages, a list of all 33 districts, and the 2026 local updates we could verify. For the meaning and naivedyam of each of the nine days, see our pillar guide, Bathukamma 2026 dates: Engili Pula to Saddula. If you are in the capital, see Bathukamma 2026 in Hyderabad: Saddula at Tank Bund.

Bathukamma 2026 dates at a glance

• Engili Pula Bathukamma: Saturday 10 October 2026 (Mahalaya Amavasya), the first day.
• State festival schedule: 10 to 18 October 2026, as announced by the Telangana government.
• Saddula Bathukamma: Sunday 18 October 2026, the ninth and final day. Ashtami prevails on the evening of 18 October.
• Dasara (Vijayadashami): Tuesday 20 October 2026.

The nine days are, in order: Engili Pula, Atukula, Muddapappu, Nanabiyyam, Atla, Aligina, Vepakayala, Vennamuddala and Saddula Bathukamma. On Aligina Bathukamma, the sixth day, Bathukamma is traditionally not played. Each day has its own naivedyam, explained in the day-by-day pillar guide. Some calendars show Durga Ashtami puja on the following day; that is a separate observance, and the state's Saddula Bathukamma is on Sunday 18 October.

The state celebration: what has been announced

After a review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary at the Secretariat, the Telangana government announced the state Bathukamma festival for 10 to 18 October 2026, as reported by The Hans India and Deccan Chronicle. According to these reports:

• Celebrations will be held at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad throughout the festival, and at major tourism destinations and prominent locations across Telangana.
• Bathukamma displays are planned at major Hyderabad junctions, and government offices are to be decorated.
• Several departments are involved, including Tourism and Culture, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) and Hyderabad Police.
• Saddula Bathukamma, the state's main celebration, is on Sunday 18 October at Tank Bund, with women carrying Bathukammas in procession from the Martyrs' Memorial (Amaraveerula Smaraka Kendram) opposite the Secretariat from 4 PM. The main celebrations are reported between 5 PM and 10 PM, with immersion at the Bathukamma Ghat at Tank Bund Children's Park and on Necklace Road. Traffic diversions are expected.

For the Hyderabad procession, family tips and traffic advice, see Bathukamma 2026 in Hyderabad.

2026 events and arrangements we found

These are the 2026 items we could find in news reports up to 7 October 2026. All come from news coverage, so please confirm locally before you travel.

Details change — always confirm dates, venues and timings with the organiser or official government announcements before you travel. Listings are for information only; HinduTone is not affiliated with any organiser.

How Bathukamma is celebrated in Telangana's villages and towns

Bathukamma is the official state festival of Telangana (since 2014), and it belongs to every district, village and colony. The name is traditionally explained as 'Mother Goddess, come alive', and the festival is understood as the worship of Gauri, or Maha Gauri, through flowers. The way it is celebrated is broadly the same across the state, though every family and village has its own small variations.

Building the Bathukamma

In the afternoon, women and girls arrange seasonal flowers in rings, one above the other, on a plate or bamboo base to form a tall, conical stack. Common flowers include tangedu (tanghedu), gunuka, banti (marigold), chamanti, katla and gummadi (pumpkin) flowers. A small Gauramma, shaped from turmeric, is placed on top or beside the stack. For a step-by-step method, see crafting the perfect Bathukamma.

The evening gathering

In the evening, women carry their Bathukammas to a shared place: the local temple, the village square, a community ground, a colony park or the tank bund. The Bathukammas are placed in the centre, and the women form circles around them, clapping in rhythm and singing Bathukamma songs, many with the familiar refrain 'Uyyalo'. The songs tell stories of goddesses, family life, harvest and the village, and are passed from mothers and grandmothers to daughters.

Immersion in the cheruvu

When the singing ends, the Bathukammas are carried to the local cheruvu (tank), lake or pond and gently immersed, with songs asking Gauramma to return next year. Afterwards, women share prasadam such as maleeda and sattu (saddulu), and often exchange turmeric and kumkum. On Saddula Bathukamma, the last day, the Bathukammas are at their largest and the gatherings at their fullest.

In towns and cities, the same pattern moves into apartment complexes, gated communities and colony associations, and local bodies often prepare tanks, ponds or temporary ponds for immersion. To understand why the festival matters so much to Telangana, read Bathukamma: significance for Telangana and Bathukamma: Telangana's floral festival celebrating feminine energy.

Telangana's 33 districts

Please note: The landmark column is for orientation only. It names a well-known temple or landmark in each district so you can place the district on a map. It is not a claim about Bathukamma customs or events at that place. Where we have nothing to add, the cell shows a dash.

Bathukamma is celebrated in all 33 districts. For arrangements in your own district, use the sources in the section below.

2026 local updates

Warangal and Hanumakonda

The Hans India reported on 7 October 2026 that preparations are under way for Bathukamma at Arkasaikunta, Gopalapur in Hanumakonda (Greater Warangal), covering sanitation, drinking water, power supply and roads around the tank. The report gives no event date, so check with local officials for timings. News report.

Separately, the Sri Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal holds its Sharannavaratri festival from 11 October, with security, queue lines, parking and traffic arrangements by the Warangal Police Commissionerate, as reported by The Hans India. This is the temple's Navaratri festival, not a Bathukamma event; the report does not mention Bathukamma. News report.

Malkajgiri (Hyderabad)

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has ordered drinking water, toilets, ramps and steps, and lighting at mini-ponds, baby ponds and temporary ponds for Bathukamma immersion, according to The Hans India (29 September 2026). The report does not name the ponds or give dates, so ask your ward office or colony association which pond serves your area. News report.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad hosts the state's main Saddula Bathukamma at Tank Bund on Sunday 18 October, and celebrations at Ravindra Bharathi throughout the festival, as reported. Full details are on our Hyderabad Bathukamma 2026 page.

Where to check your district's arrangements

Most Bathukamma gatherings are local and are not listed online. To find venues, immersion points and timings near you:

• District collectorate website: district administrations post festival arrangements, press releases and contact numbers on their official websites.
• Municipal corporation or municipality: local bodies prepare tanks, ponds, lighting and sanitation, and often announce immersion points.
• Local news: Telugu and English dailies carry district editions with Bathukamma arrangements in the days before Saddula.
• Police advisories: for traffic diversions around large gatherings, check your city or district police's official social media.
• Temple committees and colony associations: many gatherings are organised by the local temple, the colony welfare association or the gram panchayat.

Eco-friendly Bathukamma and immersion tips

• Natural flowers only: use real seasonal flowers and leaves. Avoid plastic flowers, thermocol, glitter and synthetic dyes.
• Natural base: a bamboo or steel plate, or a base you take home after immersion, keeps the tank clean.
• Remove non-biodegradable items: take back plates, plastic wraps, ribbons and lamps before immersion.
• Use designated points: immerse at the ghats, ponds or temporary ponds prepared by local bodies, and follow volunteers' directions.
• Keep the lake clean: carry your prasadam containers and water bottles home, and do not leave waste on the bund.
• Safety near water: keep children away from the water's edge, and go in a group after dark.

Dasara after Bathukamma

Two days after Saddula Bathukamma comes Dasara (Vijayadashami) on Tuesday 20 October 2026, with Shami (jammi) puja, Ayudha puja and the exchange of jammi leaves with elders. See Dussehra 2026 in Telangana, the jammi (Shami) leaf exchange on Dussehra and the Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 pillar.

Bathukamma abroad

Telugu families from Telangana celebrate Bathukamma in many countries, usually on the weekends near the India dates, through Telugu associations and temples. Our country guides:

• Bathukamma 2026 in the UK, region by region
• Dussehra and Bathukamma 2026 in the USA
• Bathukamma and Dasara 2026 in Dubai and the UAE
• Bathukamma and Dasara 2026 in Canada
• Bathukamma and Dasara 2026 in Australia, city by city
• Bathukamma and Dasara 2026 in Europe, city by city
• Bathukamma and Dasara 2026 in Singapore

Frequently asked questions

When is Bathukamma 2026 in Telangana?

Bathukamma 2026 begins with Engili Pula Bathukamma on Saturday 10 October (Mahalaya Amavasya) and ends with Saddula Bathukamma on Sunday 18 October 2026. The Telangana government's state festival schedule runs from 10 to 18 October, and Dasara (Vijayadashami) follows on Tuesday 20 October.

When is Saddula Bathukamma 2026?

Saddula Bathukamma, the grand final day, is on Sunday 18 October 2026. In Hyderabad, the main state celebration is reported at Tank Bund from 4 PM that day. Ashtami prevails on the evening of 18 October, which is why the final Bathukamma falls on that Sunday.

Is Bathukamma a holiday in Telangana?

Bathukamma is the official state festival of Telangana, and the Dasara period is a holiday season for schools and many offices. Exact public and school holiday dates are notified by the state government each year, so please check the latest government order or your school's circular.

Where can I play Bathukamma in my district?

In most towns and villages, women gather in the evening at a local temple, the village square, a community ground or the tank bund, and immerse the Bathukammas in the nearby cheruvu (tank). For organised venues and immersion points in 2026, check your district collectorate website, municipal corporation or municipality, local news and temple committees.

Which flowers are used for Bathukamma?

Traditional Bathukammas use seasonal flowers such as tangedu (tanghedu), gunuka, banti (marigold), chamanti, katla and gummadi (pumpkin) flowers, arranged in rings and topped with Gauramma made of turmeric. Natural flowers keep the immersion safe for the lake.

How do I celebrate Bathukamma if I live outside Telangana?

Telugu associations and temples abroad usually hold Bathukamma on the weekends near the India dates. See our country guides for the UK, USA, UAE, Canada, Australia, Europe and Singapore, linked on this page.

Related guides

• Bathukamma 2026 dates: Engili Pula to Saddula
• Bathukamma 2026 in Hyderabad: Saddula at Tank Bund
• Bathukamma festival: significance for Telangana
• Bathukamma: Telangana's floral festival celebrating feminine energy
• Crafting the perfect Bathukamma: a step-by-step guide
• Dussehra 2026 in Telangana
• October 2026 Hindu festivals

Editor's note (7 October 2026)

We compiled this page on 7 October 2026. Festival dates follow the Telangana government's announced schedule of 10 to 18 October 2026, as reported by The Hans India and Deccan Chronicle after the Chief Secretary's review meeting, and Dasara follows Drik Panchang for India. Local updates come only from the news reports linked above. The district list gives headquarters and a well-known landmark for orientation; it does not describe local Bathukamma customs. We do not include crowd figures or prices. Details change, so please confirm with official announcements. We will update this page as districts announce their arrangements.