{
  "id": 15204538,
  "title": "25-Foot-Tall Floral Bathukamma Steals Spotlight At Navratri Celebrations In Bhiwandi, Showcases Telangana's Rich Cultural Heritage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/25-foot-tall-floral-bathukamma-steals-spotlight-at-navratri",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T13:08:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/25-foot-tall-floral-bathukamma-steals-spotlight-at-navratri-celebrations-in-bhiwandi-showcases-telanganas-rich-cultural-heritage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A towering 25-foot tall floral Bathukamma captivated the spotlight at a cultural extravaganza held in Padmanagar Bhiwandi during the Navratri festivities. Organized by the Shri Markandeya Mahamuni Vachanalay Samiti and Swabhiman Seva Sanstha, the event marked the 25th anniversary of the local library. Women participated in traditional garb, adorning the majestic floral arrangement with colourful blooms and singing folk songs in unison. The grand scale of the celebrations was a far cry from the event's modest origins, as noted by the organizers. The festivities breathed life into the Padmanagar area, fostering a rich cultural atmosphere. Noted BJP leader Santosh Shetty praised the promotion of Telangana's cultural heritage in Maharashtra, highlighting the importance of such events in uniting diverse traditions. Notable attendees included municipal ward committee chairperson Rajita Konda and corporators Sumit Patil, Preeti Jagatap, Suvarna Mhatre, Mahendra Gaikwad, and Shashilata Shetty. Gouda Srinivas, president of the library committee, expressed gratitude to the committee members and volunteers for their contributions to the successful celebrations. The event concluded with women receiving gifts such as turmeric, kumkum, pulihora prasad, and small tokens as a token of appreciation for their enthusiastic participation.",
  "summary": "Bhiwandi: A 25-foot-tall floral Bathukamma emerged as the centre of attraction at a cultural celebration held in Padmanagar Bhiwandi during Navratri offering a vibrant glimpse of Telangana’s traditions and folk heritage. The festival was organised by the Shri Markandeya Mahamuni Vachanalay Samiti and Swabhiman Seva Sanstha to mark the 25th anniversary of the library. Women Celebrate With…",
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    "25-foot-tall floral Bathukamma steals spotlight at Navratri celebrations",
    "Organized by Shri Markandeya Mahamuni Vachanalay Samiti and Swabhiman Seva Sanstha",
    "Celebrations marked 25th anniversary of local library"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}