Bathukamma celebrated with pomp, grandeur in Abu Dhabi, Muscat

The enthusiasm of Telangana women for Bathukamma at home is not surprising, but the reflection of the same thousands of kilometres away in Gulf countries is indeed a surprise for many.

The floral festival conducted by the Telangana Friends Association in Abu Dhabi drew hundreds of Telugu



families, mostly young women on Saturday, who arrived with their flamboyant flower stacks. The Bathukamma procession was held amidst Telangana Dappu, a folklore drum, played by Madiga community members.

Popular folk singers Astha Gangadher and Teju Priya enthralled the audience with folk songs.