Quick answer: Bathukamma 2026 in Malaysia runs from Engili Pula Bathukamma on Saturday 10 October to Saddula Bathukamma on Sunday 18 October (Telangana calendar), and Dasara (Vijayadasami) is Tuesday 20 October 2026. Malaysia’s Telangana community, led by the Malaysia Telangana Association, celebrates Bathukamma in Kuala Lumpur, with the nine-day flower festival leading into Vijayadasami on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Perform the Vijayadasami puja in the local afternoon (Aparahna) window — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Kuala Lumpur with a local panchang.

Malaysia’s Telangana community, led by the Malaysia Telangana Association, celebrates Bathukamma in Kuala Lumpur, with the nine-day flower festival leading into Vijayadasami on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

How Malaysia celebrates Bathukamma & Dasara 2026

The Malaysia Telangana Association has held Bathukamma celebrations in Kuala Lumpur (including at the Thean Hou Temple in past years), where women gather with flower stacks and sing traditional songs. Saddula Bathukamma is on Sunday 18 October in the Telangana calendar, while Drik Panchang’s Kuala Lumpur calendar lists Durga Ashtami on Monday 19 October — community events are usually held on the nearest weekend.

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Vijayadasami follows on Tuesday 20 October, marked with Jammi (Shami) leaf exchange, Ayudha Puja and Golu displays.

Bathukamma & Dasara 2026 city by city in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur & Klang Valley

The centre of Malaysia’s Telangana community, where the Malaysia Telangana Association organises the main Bathukamma celebration.

Penang & Johor Bahru

Smaller Telugu community Bathukamma and Dasara gatherings.

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Telangana associations announce their exact 2026 Bathukamma dates and venues a few weeks ahead — check locally before you go.

Bathukamma 2026 nine days

Day

Date (2026)

Bathukamma

Day 1

Saturday 10 October

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Engili Pula Bathukamma

Day 5

Wednesday 14 October

Atla Bathukamma

Day 9

Sunday 18 October

Saddula Bathukamma

Frequently asked questions

When is Bathukamma 2026 in Malaysia?

Bathukamma runs 10–18 October 2026 (Saddula Bathukamma on 18 October); Vijayadasami is on Tuesday 20 October.

Who organises Bathukamma in Malaysia?

The Malaysia Telangana Association organises the main celebration in Kuala Lumpur; watch its channels for the 2026 date and venue.

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