Bathukamma 2026 in the UK: Dates, Saddula Bathukamma, London's TAUK Celebration and Region-by-Region Guide (with Dasara Timings)

Quick answer: Bathukamma 2026 in the UK begins with Engili Pula Bathukamma on Saturday 10 October and ends with Saddula Bathukamma on Sunday 18 October, the same dates as in Telangana. The biggest confirmed celebration is the Telangana Association of United Kingdom's (TAUK) London Bathukamma and Dasara on Saturday 17 October from 1pm at Lampton School, Hounslow, with free entry. Dasara (Vijayadashami) falls on Tuesday 20 October, when the Vijay Muhurat is 2:29–3:10pm in London.

For Telugu families from Telangana, Bathukamma 2026 in the UK is the highlight of the autumn. Every October, women in silk sarees carry flower towers into school halls and community centres from Hounslow to Livingston, circling them to the old Bathukamma songs, before the season closes with Dasara and the exchange of Jammi leaves.

This guide covers Bathukamma and Dasara 2026 across the UK, region by region. You'll find the nine days of Bathukamma on UK time, the confirmed London celebration, the communities that celebrate in Scotland and beyond, Vijay Muhurat timings for 25 UK cities, and practical tips for making and playing Bathukamma in a British autumn. For Dussehra events across the UK, see our Dussehra 2026 UK guide.

Editor's note: Event details were checked against organiser and news sources on 17 September 2026. Most Telugu associations announce their plans a few weeks ahead, and we will update this page as they do.

Bathukamma 2026 in the UK at a glance

• Engili Pula Bathukamma: Saturday 10 October 2026 (Mahalaya Amavasya).
• Saddula Bathukamma: Sunday 18 October 2026 (Durgashtami), the grand finale.
• Same dates as Telangana: Telangana's official calendar also lists Saddula Bathukamma on 18 October and Vijaya Dasami on 20 October.
• London celebration: TAUK's Bathukamma and Dasara, Saturday 17 October from 1pm, Lampton School, Hounslow, free entry.
• Scotland: The Scotland Bathukamma Community has celebrated for 15 years, most recently with Saddula Bathukamma in Livingston.
• Dasara: Tuesday 20 October 2026. The Vijay Muhurat is 2:29 to 3:10pm in London.
• Clocks: The UK is on British Summer Time until Sunday 25 October, so all timings here are in BST.
• Diwali: Sunday 8 November 2026.

Bathukamma 2026 dates: the nine days on UK time

Bathukamma runs from Mahalaya Amavasya to Durgashtami. Incredible India's official 2026 listing shows the festival from 11 to 18 October, while Telangana calendars begin it on Mahalaya Amavasya, 10 October. The UK follows the same dates.

• Saddula Bathukamma falls on Durgashtami, which Drik Panchang's London calendar places on Sunday 18 October, so the finale falls on a weekend in the UK this year.
• Offerings vary between families, so follow your own household's customs.

Navratri and Dasara 2026 dates in the UK

The Dashami tithi begins at 8:20am BST on Tuesday 20 October, so the whole afternoon, when Vijayadashami rituals are performed, falls in Dashami everywhere in the UK.

Dasara 2026 Vijay Muhurat in UK cities

The Vijay Muhurat is the 11th of the 15 muhurtas of daylight, and Aparahna is the wider afternoon window used for Jammi (Shami) puja, Aparajita Puja and new beginnings.

Don't use India's timings. India's Vijay Muhurat is 1:59–2:45pm IST, which reads 9:29–10:15am in the UK. In the UK, the Vijay Muhurat falls in the afternoon.

London, Watford and Wolverhampton timings are from Drik Panchang. For your own town, use a panchang set to your location or check today's panchangam.

Confirmed Bathukamma and Dasara 2026 events in the UK

Annual celebrations to watch

• Scotland Bathukamma Community: Brings together Telugu families from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Livingston for Saddula Bathukamma, and has celebrated in Scotland for 15 years. Its 2025 celebration was held in Livingston.
• Community halls in the Midlands: Telugu groups in Birmingham and Leicester also hold Bathukamma gatherings.

Bathukamma and Dasara 2026 region by region

Telugu families from Telangana live across the UK, with many in London and the South East. Here's what to expect in each region.

Jump to a region: London · South East · East of England · East Midlands · West Midlands · North West · Yorkshire and the Humber · North East · South West · Scotland · Wales · Northern Ireland

London

• TAUK's celebration: The Telangana Association of United Kingdom holds one of the UK's best-known Bathukamma celebrations on Saturday 17 October 2026 from 1pm at Lampton School in Hounslow, with free entry. The school has hosted London Bathukamma and Dasara celebrations before, including in 2016.
• What to expect: Recent editions have drawn more than 2,000 Telugu families, with a Chenetha (handloom) theme celebrating Telangana's weavers, prizes for the best Bathukammas, cultural programmes and local dignitaries.
• Dasara nearby: London also has Durga Pujas in Harrow and Wanstead and, just outside the city, Bhaktivedanta Manor's Dussehra festival on Sunday 25 October.
• Shopping: Southall, Wembley's Ealing Road and East Ham's Green Street are the places for sarees, puja items and flowers.
• Muhurat: The Vijay Muhurat on Dasara is 2:29 to 3:10pm in central London and 2:30 to 3:12pm in Hounslow.

South East

Telugu families in Milton Keynes, Reading and Slough often travel to the London celebration or hold neighbourhood Bathukamma gatherings. The Vijay Muhurat is 2:31 to 3:13pm in Milton Keynes and 2:32 to 3:14pm in Reading.

East of England

Bhaktivedanta Manor near Watford holds its Dussehra festival on Sunday 25 October, and Telugu families in Luton and Cambridge celebrate locally or travel to London. The Vijay Muhurat is 2:30 to 3:11pm in Watford and 2:28 to 3:09pm in Cambridge.

East Midlands

Telugu families in Leicester, Nottingham and Northampton celebrate locally, with community-hall Bathukamma gatherings reported in Leicester, and Leicester's Navratri season brings garba nights across the city. The Vijay Muhurat is 2:32 to 3:14pm in Leicester and 2:32 to 3:13pm in Northampton.

West Midlands

Birmingham's Telugu community holds Bathukamma gatherings, and the Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple in Tividale is one of the region's major South Indian temples. The Vijay Muhurat is 2:35 to 3:17pm in Birmingham and 2:36 to 3:17pm in Wolverhampton.

North West

Telugu families in Manchester and Liverpool celebrate with community gatherings. The Vijay Muhurat is 2:36 to 3:17pm in Manchester and 2:39 to 3:20pm in Liverpool.

Yorkshire and the Humber

Telugu families in Leeds and Sheffield celebrate with local gatherings. The Vijay Muhurat is 2:33 to 3:14pm in Leeds and 2:33 to 3:14pm in Sheffield.

North East

Telugu families in Newcastle and the wider North East celebrate with small community gatherings. The Vijay Muhurat in Newcastle is 2:33 to 3:13pm.

South West

Families in Bristol and across the South West celebrate locally or travel to larger events. The Vijay Muhurat in Bristol is 2:39 to 3:21pm.

Scotland

The Scotland Bathukamma Community brings together Telugu families from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Livingston, and has kept the festival alive in Scotland for 15 years. Its 2025 Saddula Bathukamma was held in Livingston, with women in traditional dress carrying colourful Bathukammas and singing folk songs. The Vijay Muhurat is 2:38 to 3:19pm in Edinburgh and 2:43 to 3:23pm in Glasgow.

Wales

Telugu families in Cardiff, Swansea and Newport celebrate with community gatherings. The Vijay Muhurat in Cardiff is 2:41 to 3:23pm.

Northern Ireland

Belfast's Telugu families celebrate with small gatherings. The Vijay Muhurat in Belfast is 2:50 to 3:31pm, 21 minutes later than London's.

How to celebrate Bathukamma in the UK

• Choose your flowers. Traditional Bathukamma flowers such as tangedu and gunugu don't grow in the UK, so families use chrysanthemums, marigolds, dahlias, celosia and other autumn blooms from supermarkets, florists and wholesale markets such as New Covent Garden in London.
• Build the stack. Arrange the flowers in concentric layers on a plate, shaped like a temple gopuram, and place Gauramma, a small idol of Goddess Gauri made from turmeric, on top.
• Plan for the weather. October in the UK is cool and often wet, so most celebrations are held indoors in school halls and community centres. Bring a cover to protect your Bathukamma on the way.
• Play Bathukamma. Women place their Bathukammas in the centre and circle them, clapping and singing songs such as "Bathukamma Bathukamma Uyyalo."
• Plan the immersion. Don't place flowers in rivers, canals or park ponds without permission. Follow the organiser's arrangements, which often use a water tub.
• Share the saddulu. On Saddula Bathukamma, families prepare five kinds of rice and share them with friends.

Dasara traditions for Telugu families in the UK

• Jammi aaku exchange: On Vijayadashami, families worship the Jammi (Shami) tree and exchange its leaves as a symbol of gold.
• Alai Balai: In Telangana, friends and neighbours embrace after exchanging Jammi leaves.
• Ayudha Puja: On Maha Navami, cars, tools and laptops are cleaned and worshipped.
• Aksharabhyasam: Young children begin their learning on Vijayadashami.
• Bommala Koluvu: Many Andhra families arrange tiered doll displays through Navratri.

Your Bathukamma and Dasara 2026 planner for the UK

Frequently asked questions

When is Bathukamma 2026 in the UK?

Bathukamma 2026 in the UK begins with Engili Pula Bathukamma on Saturday 10 October and ends with Saddula Bathukamma on Sunday 18 October, the same dates as in Telangana.

When is Saddula Bathukamma 2026?

Saddula Bathukamma falls on Sunday 18 October 2026, on Durgashtami, in both Telangana and the UK.

Where is the Bathukamma celebration in London in 2026?

The Telangana Association of United Kingdom (TAUK) holds its London Bathukamma and Dasara celebration on Saturday 17 October 2026 from 1pm at Lampton School, Lampton Avenue, Hounslow TW3 4EP.

Is the TAUK Bathukamma celebration free?

Yes. TAUK lists its 2026 London Bathukamma and Dasara celebration with free entry.

Is there a Bathukamma celebration in Scotland?

Yes. The Scotland Bathukamma Community brings together Telugu families from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Livingston, and held its 2025 Saddula Bathukamma in Livingston. Watch the community's announcements for 2026.

When is Dasara 2026 in the UK?

Dasara (Vijayadashami) falls on Tuesday 20 October 2026 in the UK. The Vijay Muhurat is 2:29 to 3:10pm in London.

Can I use India's Dasara muhurat in the UK?

No. India's Vijay Muhurat (1:59 to 2:45pm IST) converts to 9:29 to 10:15am in the UK, but the muhurat depends on local sunrise and sunset. In London it is 2:29 to 3:10pm.

What flowers can I use for Bathukamma in the UK?

Chrysanthemums, marigolds, dahlias, celosia and other autumn flowers work well, and they are easy to find at supermarkets, florists and wholesale flower markets.

What are the nine days of Bathukamma?

The nine days are Engili Pula, Atukula, Muddapappu, Nanabiyyam, Atla, Aligina, Vepakayala, Vennamuddala and Saddula Bathukamma, each with its own traditional offering.

Can I immerse my Bathukamma in a river or lake in the UK?

Don't place flowers in rivers, canals or park ponds without permission. Follow the event organiser's arrangements, which often use a water tub for the immersion.

Is Dasara a holiday in the UK?

No. Dasara is not a public holiday in the UK, and in 2026 it falls on a Tuesday, so plan leave in advance if you want to attend a puja.

Related reading on HinduTone

• Dussehra 2026 in the UK: region-by-region guide
• Dussehra and Bathukamma 2026 in the USA
• Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026: complete guide
• Dussehra 2026 in Europe: country-by-country guide
• Hindu temple directory
• Today's panchangam

Sources and verification

• Bathukamma dates: Incredible India, Wego citing the Telangana state calendar, Indian.community on UK dates, Wikipedia and 99Pandit on the nine days and offerings.
• Dasara timings: Drik Panchang's London Vijayadashami page, its London Durga Puja calendar, and ShubhDivas for India's timings. Other city timings were calculated by HinduTone with the same sunrise-to-sunset method and cross-checked against Drik Panchang's published windows.
• Events: Eventbrite and TAUK's organiser page for the 2026 London celebration; Telangana Today and Telangana Today on past TAUK celebrations; The Hans India on the Scotland Bathukamma Community; and Indian.community on Midlands gatherings.
• Last verified: 17 September 2026. Event details can change, so confirm with organisers before attending.