The festival of flowers, predominantly celebrated in Telangana, is also known as ________.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Bathukamma
Explanation:
· Bathukamma is a floral festival celebrated predominantly by women in Telangana, especially during the Navaratri period.
· The festival symbolizes feminine energy (Shakti) and is dedicated to Goddess Gauri (a form of Durga).
· Women prepare a beautiful stack of seasonal flowers arranged in concentric layers and sing folk songs around it.
· The word Bathukamma means "Mother Goddess, Come Alive!" — a festival of life and celebration of nature.
Information Booster:
· Bathukamma is celebrated for nine days, ending on Durgashtami.
· Flowers used include Tangedu, Gunugu, Chamanthi, and Banthi.
· The final day is known as Saddula Bathukamma, where the flower stacks are immersed in water bodies.
· It is a state festival of Telangana.
· The festival promotes the use of local flowers and eco-friendly practices.
· Bathukamma was officially declared a state festival in 2014 after the formation of Telangana.
Additional Information:
· Kajari – A folk festival from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, celebrated during the monsoon.
· Phulaich – A flower festival celebrated in Himachal Pradesh, especially by the Kinnauri tribe.
· Phool Dei – Celebrated in Uttarakhand, where young girls offer flowers and rice at doorsteps for prosperity.