Bathukamma 2026
Friday, 9 October 2026Public Holiday
2026 celebration (passed)
Friday, 9 October 2026
See 2027 date below.
Names in regional scripts
About Bathukamma
9-day Telangana floral festival honouring Goddess Gauri. Begins on Mahalaya Amavasya (Engili Pula Bathukamma) and ends with Saddula Bathukamma on Ashwija Shukla 9 (Durgashtami eve). Women arrange seasonal flowers in conical stacks, sing folk songs, and immerse the Bathukammas in water.
Tithi: Tithi 29 · Type: regional · Fasting: Not central to this festival
Bathukamma dates (2025–2029)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 Oct | Monday |
| 2026This year | 9 Oct | Friday |
| 2027 | 29 Sep | Wednesday |
| 2028 | 17 Oct | Tuesday |
| 2029 | 7 Oct | Sunday |
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Acharya Suryakanth Subramaniam | Parashari JyotishFrequently asked questions
When is Bathukamma 2026?
Bathukamma 2026 falls on Friday, 9 October 2026. Tithi 29
What is the significance of Bathukamma?
9-day Telangana floral festival honouring Goddess Gauri. Begins on Mahalaya Amavasya (Engili Pula Bathukamma) and ends with Saddula Bathukamma on Ashwija Shukla 9 (Durgashtami eve). Women arrange seasonal flowers in conical stacks, sing folk songs, and immerse the Bathukammas in water.
Is Bathukamma a public holiday?
Yes, Bathukamma is observed as a gazetted public holiday in India. Most government offices, banks, and many private businesses remain closed.
Do you fast on Bathukamma?
Fasting is not the central ritual of Bathukamma. The day is celebrated with feasts, prayers, and family gatherings.
When will Bathukamma be celebrated next year (2027)?
Bathukamma 2027 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 29 September 2027.
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