Hyderabad, Oct. 15 -- Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday said Bathukamma, the State's floral festival, symbolised its cultural heritage, women's creativity and reverence for nature while promoting social harmony.
The Governor, accompanied by his wife Janaki Shukla, participated in Bathukamma celebrations at Lok Bhavan and offered special prayers to Goddess Gauramma for Telangana's prosperity and the peace, happiness, good health and well-being of its people.
Describing Bathukamma as a celebration of nature through the worship of flowers, Shukla said the floral arrangements reflected the beauty of the natural world and the close bond between humanity and nature.
The festival also highlighted the importance of environmental ...