Telangana’s famous floral festival, Bathukamma, began with Engilipula Bathukamma, marking the start of the traditional nine-day celebrations.
Bathukamma is a floral festival celebrated predominantly by the women of Telangana. It celebrates the beauty of flowers, the divine feminine and the cultural traditions of the region.
The term “Bathukamma” translates to “Mother Goddess Come Alive”, symbolising feminine divinity, life and protection.
Folklore associated with Bathukamma connects the festival with legends of Goddess Gauri and her miraculous survival. Other traditional accounts link it to King Dhramangada and Queen Satyavati of the Chola dynasty.
The festival is historically associated with the Kakatiya dynasty, during which traditions celebrating feminine strength and agricultural prosperity gained prominence in the region.
Bathukamma is generally celebrated during September–October according to the Gregorian calendar. The festival takes place over nine days, coinciding with the period of Durga Navratri.
The celebrations culminate in Saddula Bathukamma, also known as Pedda Bathukamma, which marks the final day of the festival.
Engilipula Bathukamma marks the beginning of the nine-day festival. Women prepare and arrange flowers in traditional arrangements as part of the celebrations.
Saddula Bathukamma or Pedda Bathukamma marks the conclusion of the festival. It is the culmination of the nine-day celebrations and associated floral traditions.
Boddemma is another traditional festival associated with Telangana’s cultural calendar. It is celebrated for seven days and precedes Bathukamma in the traditional festive sequence.
Bathukamma has been declared the State Festival of Telangana. It represents the state's cultural identity and reflects the importance of flowers, women's participation and community traditions.
On 29 August 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi nominated two new members to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and re-nominated three existing members for a further three-year term.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is India’s apex body responsible for disaster management. It was established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and is chaired ex officio by the Prime Minister of India.
The authority lays down national policies, plans and guidelines for disaster management and coordinates their implementation to ensure an integrated approach to disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.
NDMA aims to build a safer and disaster-resilient India through proactive, technology-driven and sustainable strategies involving all stakeholders.
The NDMA is chaired by the Prime Minister of India. The Chairperson is assisted by a Vice-Chairperson and other members.
As per the structure described in the provided material, the authority may have up to eight members, in addition to the Vice-Chairperson. The Vice-Chairperson holds the rank of a Cabinet Minister, while the members hold the rank of Ministers of State.
NDMA functions through specialised divisions responsible for different aspects of disaster management. These include Policy and Plans, Mitigation, Operations, Communications and IT, Administration, and Finance.
Disaster management is implemented through a multi-level institutional framework.
The State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) operate at the state level, while the District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) function at the district level. They work within the framework of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and relevant national guidelines.
NDMA lays down national policies and guidelines for disaster management and approves the National Disaster Management Plan.
It coordinates the implementation of disaster management policies and plans and issues guidelines for central and state authorities to ensure a coordinated response to disasters.
NDMA promotes the integration of disaster risk reduction and mitigation measures into development planning to reduce the vulnerability of people, infrastructure and livelihoods.
The authority recommends measures for providing funds for disaster mitigation and capacity building. It also promotes training, preparedness exercises and institutional strengthening.
NDMA supports international disaster relief operations when directed by the Central Government.
It promotes disaster preparedness through training programmes, mock drills and community resilience initiatives to improve the ability of institutions and communities to respond effectively to disasters.
NDMA oversees the functioning of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), which contributes to training, research and capacity development in disaster management.
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