Heavy rains plays spoilsport at the finale of Bathukamma festival

Heavy rain that lashed the city on Thursday played spoilsport at the finale of Bathukamma festival here. The proposed “Tangedu Puvvu” formation by 3,000-and-odd women did not materialise as the rain god wrecked the event. 

Though elaborate arrangements were made to set the record for Guinness Book of World Record, the formation of “Tangedu Puvvu” in 10 minutes could not be done because of rain. The floral festival came to a grand finale with all districts successfully celebrating the event. A



total of 6,000 women participated in the floral festival at the LB stadium. It was a colourful event.

The Culture Department made arrangements for the record that was aimed at clinching Guinness Book Records by breaking previous Kerala State feat. The floral festival was also conducted across 30 districts in the State and the District Collectors and officials concerned made arrangements for floral festival in districts that brought women of all sections together for the great festival.