Hyderabad: Osmania University began its Dasara celebrations on Wednesday with a colourful Bathukamma event, hosted by the university’s Women’s Committee. Held on campus, the celebration brought together staff, officials, and members of various university groups.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Kumar Molugaram and Smt. Shobha Rani Molugaram led the event. Alongside them were faculty members, technical staff, women from the university’s NGO Association, and the Employees Union. Organisers said the celebration reflected unity and cultural pride within the university.
Bathukamma shows strong ties between state and university
Several government officials also attended the event. According to the university, their presence showed the peaceful and focused academic climate on campus. As a result, Osmania University has seen stronger support and cooperation from the state government in recent years.
University leaders said the event brought together all sections of the campus. “From the administration to support staff, everyone shares the goal of building a better institution,” said a university spokesperson.
Festival celebrates culture and nature
Bathukamma is a well-known floral festival of Telangana, honouring the divine feminine. During the celebration, women arranged seasonal flowers in tall, cone-shaped stacks. They sang traditional songs and danced in circles around the floral arrangements.
Finally, participants immersed the Bathukamma in nearby water bodies. This marked the end of the ritual and symbolised nature’s cycle. Staff said the practice reflects the connection between culture, faith, and the environment.