Bathukamma Festival Overview
Telangana state is filled with the vibrant colors of the flower festival, Bathukamma. Bathukamma songs echo everywhere, and the state dazzles with flower-decorated Bathukamma samburas.
Unique Nine-Day Celebration
The Bathukamma festival spans nine days, each day holding its unique significance. The grand finale, known as Saddula Bathukamma, marks a day of joyful festivities. From dawn till Durgashtami, Bathukamma is adorned with theeroka flowers, creating a spectacular sight.
Traffic Restrictions on Saddula Bathukamma
On the upcoming Sunday, from 2 pm to 11 pm, special traffic restrictions will be in place around Lumbini Park and Upper Tankbund, as announced by Sudhir Babu, additional CP of city traffic. Here are the key diversions:
- Telugu Mother Flyover and Karbala Maidan Traffic: Vehicles from this direction cannot cross Tankbund between 2 PM to 11 PM.
- Secunderabad Traffic via Tankbund: Diversions will guide vehicles towards Telugu Thalli Flyover via Bible House at Karbala Maidan.
- Ekbal Minar Traffic: Vehicles will be redirected towards Telugu Mother Flyover.
- Panjagutta and Raj Bhavan Road Traffic: Diversions will lead vehicles to the IMAX route at Necklace Rotary Indira Gandhi Statue.
- Nallagutta Traffic: No entry towards Buddha Bhavan; vehicles will be diverted towards Raniganj and Necklace Road at Nallagutta Cross Road.
- Tankbund Entry from Himayatnagar, Bashir Bagh, Ambedkar Statue Side: Not allowed; a U-turn towards Iqbal Minar, Telugu Tatli Junction, and Telugu Tatli Flyover is required.
- Secunderabad Traffic on Upper Tankbund: Vehicles will be diverted towards Kattamaisamma Temple and Telugu Mother Flyover at DBR Mills.
- Musheerabad Traffic Towards Tankbund: Diversions will be in place at Kavadguda Cross Road.
Special Arrangements for Bathukamma Revelers
For attendees of Bathukamma celebrations, designated parking spaces are available near Snow World, NTR Stadium, and NTR Garden, ensuring convenient access to the festivities. Enjoy the festival responsibly while adhering to the traffic guidelines!