Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Batukamma Festival?
A. This festival is celebrated in the state of Telangana.
B. Batukamma which means ‘Mother Goddess come and live’ is a colourful floral festival.
C. This festival is celebrated for 9 days mostly during September or October (mostly before Dusshera).
D. During this festival, men will sing songs and dance around the flower bunches.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Only A, B and C.
· A. This festival is celebrated in the state of Telangana: Correct. Batukamma is a major festival celebrated primarily in Telangana.
· B. Batukamma which means ‘Mother Goddess come and live’ is a colourful floral festival: Correct. The term "Batukamma" means 'Mother Goddess come alive' and it is indeed a vibrant floral festival.
· C. This festival is celebrated for 9 days mostly during September or October (mostly before Dusshera): Correct. Batukamma is celebrated for nine days during the month of September or October, typically before Dusshera.
· D. During this festival, men will sing songs and dance around the flower bunches: Incorrect. During Batukamma, it is the women who sing songs and dance around the flower arrangements, not the men.
Information Booster:
· Batukamma Festival: It is a floral festival celebrated by the women of Telangana. The festival represents cultural spirit and begins on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya and ends on Durgashtami.
· Floral Arrangements: Women create flower stacks, arrange seasonal flowers in concentric layers, and worship the goddess Batukamma.
· Celebration: Women dress up in traditional attire, sing folk songs, and dance around the floral arrangements in a circular motion.