Maha Bathukamma to be held at L B Stadium on Oct 8

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) along with Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation is contemplating to set a record by celebrating 'Maha Bathukamma' with 20,000 women at L B Stadium on October 8.

The mega event, which would be known as People’s Bathukamma, will be celebrated at a cost of about Rs 100 crore and will showcase cultural events like Bathukamma Dhoom Dhaam that would feature folk arts performed by noted artistes, food festival, to give a taste of the cuisine of Telangana and several other programmes which would glorify



the State’s festival.

Mayor Bonthu Rammohan told that about 20,000 women in two batches would gather at LB Stadium. He said tight security arrangements would made at the venue to ensure safety of women. He said several food stalls would be set up to promote authentic Telangana cuisine. 

On October 9, the venue would shift to Tank Bund which would be decorated with flowers and 3D lighting. In the evening, a gala show of bursting of fire crackers and laser show would be organised to make the festival a most memorable one.