‘Bathukamma’ Festival is related to :
This questions was previously asked in
HAS GS Previous Year Prelims Paper (2019)
It is floral festival of Telangana
Incorrect Answer New South Wales Parliament, Sydney celebrated this for the first time
Incorrect Answer It means- ‘Mother Goddess come Alive
Incorrect Answer All of these
Correct AnswerExplanation:
- Bathukamma is a floral festival specific to Telangana. It celebrates the onset of spring and honors the goddess Gauri. Women and girls make beautiful flower stacks and pray for prosperity and health.
- The New South Wales Parliament in Sydney did celebrate the Bathukamma festival for the first time, recognizing the cultural significance and contribution of the Telangana community.
- ‘Bathukamma’ translates to ‘Mother Goddess come Alive,’ reflecting the festival's emphasis on devotional songs and celebrations around the goddess.
- All of these statements are correct. The festival is indeed associated with Telangana, has been celebrated in Sydney, and the meaning aligns with the essence of the festival.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 4: All of these.
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By: Parvesh Mehta