Quick answer: Saddula Bathukamma 2026 in Hyderabad is on Sunday 18 October 2026. As reported, women will carry their Bathukammas in procession from 4 PM from the Martyrs' Memorial opposite the Secretariat to Tank Bund, with the main celebrations from 5 PM to 10 PM and immersion at the Bathukamma Ghat at Tank Bund Children's Park and on Necklace Road. The state festival runs from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 October, including celebrations at Ravindra Bharathi. Expect traffic diversions, and confirm details with official announcements before you go.

Last updated: 7 October 2026.

Bathukamma is the official state festival of Telangana, and Saddula Bathukamma, the ninth and final day, is when Hyderabad's celebration is at its fullest. This page covers the Tank Bund celebration, the state festival schedule, immersion points and practical tips for families. For other districts, see Bathukamma 2026 in Telangana, district by district.

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Bathukamma 2026 dates in Hyderabad

  • Engili Pula Bathukamma: Saturday 10 October 2026 (Mahalaya Amavasya), the first day.
  • State festival: 10 to 18 October 2026, as announced by the Telangana government.
  • Saddula Bathukamma: Sunday 18 October 2026, with the state celebration at Tank Bund from 4 PM, as reported. Ashtami prevails on the evening of 18 October.
  • Dasara (Vijayadashami): Tuesday 20 October 2026.

The nine days are Engili Pula, Atukula, Muddapappu, Nanabiyyam, Atla, Aligina, Vepakayala, Vennamuddala and Saddula Bathukamma. On Aligina Bathukamma, the sixth day, Bathukamma is traditionally not played. For each day's naivedyam, see the Bathukamma 2026 day-by-day guide.

Saddula Bathukamma at Tank Bund: what has been reported

After a review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary at the Secretariat, the Telangana government announced the following plans, as reported by The Hans India and Deccan Chronicle:

  • Procession: from 4 PM on Sunday 18 October, women carry their Bathukammas in procession from the Martyrs' Memorial (Amaraveerula Smaraka Kendram), opposite the Secretariat, to Tank Bund.
  • Main celebrations: from 5 PM to 10 PM at Tank Bund.
  • Immersion: at the Bathukamma Ghat at Tank Bund Children's Park, and on Necklace Road.
  • Departments: GHMC, HMDA, Hyderabad Police, and Tourism and Culture are involved in the arrangements.
  • Traffic: diversions are expected around the area.

Timings and arrangements can change in the final days, so watch for the official announcement and the Hyderabad Traffic Police advisory before you set out.

Bathukamma 2026 in Hyderabad: event list

All items below come from news reports up to 7 October 2026, so please confirm locally.

DateCity/AreaEventVenueOrganiserStatusSource link
Sat 10 - Sun 18 Oct 2026Hyderabad and statewideState Bathukamma Festival 2026Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad (throughout the festival); major tourism destinations across TelanganaGovernment of TelanganaReported — confirm locallyNews report
Sun 18 Oct 2026, from 4 PM (main events 5-10 PM)Hyderabad (Tank Bund)Saddula Bathukamma state celebration and processionTank Bund; procession from the Martyrs' Memorial opposite the Secretariat; immersion at Bathukamma Ghat, Tank Bund Children's Park, and Necklace RoadGovernment of Telangana (GHMC, HMDA, Hyderabad Police, Tourism and Culture)Reported — confirm locallyNews report
Bathukamma 2026 (no date stated)MalkajgiriPonds readied for Bathukamma immersionVenue TBAMalkajgiri Municipal CorporationReported — confirm locallyNews report

Details change — always confirm dates, venues and timings with official announcements or the organiser before you travel. Listings are for information only; HinduTone is not affiliated with any organiser.

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The state festival: Ravindra Bharathi and the city

According to the reports, Bathukamma celebrations will be held at Ravindra Bharathi throughout the 10 to 18 October festival, and at major tourism destinations and prominent locations across Telangana. Bathukamma displays are planned at major Hyderabad junctions, and government offices are to be decorated. Check the venue and the Telangana Tourism and Culture department's official channels for each day's programme.

Malkajgiri ponds

The Hans India reported on 29 September 2026 that the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner ordered drinking water, toilets, ramps and steps, and lighting at mini-ponds, baby ponds and temporary ponds for Bathukamma immersion. The report does not name the ponds or give dates, so ask your ward office or colony association.

Practical tips for families going to Tank Bund

  • Go early: the procession is reported to start at 4 PM. Arriving well before that gives you time to find your group and a place to stand.
  • Expect barricading and diversions: roads around Tank Bund, the Secretariat and Necklace Road are likely to be barricaded or diverted. Check the Hyderabad Traffic Police's official advisories on the day.
  • Use public transport: the Hyderabad Metro, city buses and shared rides can save you from parking trouble. Check routes and last-train times on the official Metro channels before you set out.
  • Carrying your Bathukamma: a sturdy base and a cloth cover help in a crowd. Keep it a size you can carry comfortably for a walk.
  • Children and elders: agree a meeting point, write a phone number on a card in a child's pocket, and keep elders away from the busiest stretch near the water.
  • Women's safety: go in a group, share your live location, and keep the national emergency number 112 saved on your phone.
  • Carry water and a light snack: the celebration runs into the late evening.
  • Weather: a mid-October shower is possible; a small umbrella or a plastic sheet for your Bathukamma (taken home afterwards) helps.

The nine days in Hyderabad's colonies and gated communities

Tank Bund is the state's showpiece on the last day, but for most Hyderabad families Bathukamma is celebrated close to home. Through the nine evenings, women gather in temple courtyards, colony parks, apartment clubhouses and the open areas of gated communities. The Bathukammas are placed in the centre, and women form circles around them, clapping in rhythm and singing Bathukamma songs, many with the refrain 'Uyyalo'. Older women often lead the songs, and children join the outer circle.

Many residents' welfare associations and apartment committees plan a bigger gathering on the weekend and on Saddula Bathukamma, and then take the Bathukammas to a nearby lake, pond or temporary pond for immersion. Prasadam such as maleeda and sattu (saddulu) is shared at the end. If you are new to Hyderabad, ask your association or neighbours; most welcome newcomers. For how to make one at home, see crafting the perfect Bathukamma.

Hyderabad's Navratri season also brings Garba and Dandiya nights hosted by the city's Gujarati, Marwari and North Indian communities. See Garba 2026 in Hyderabad.

What Bathukamma means

Bathukamma is traditionally explained as 'Mother Goddess, come alive', and the festival is understood as the worship of Gauri, or Maha Gauri, through flowers. Women stack seasonal flowers such as tangedu (tanghedu), gunuka, banti (marigold), chamanti, katla and gummadi (pumpkin) flowers into a tiered cone, and place Gauramma, made of turmeric, on top. After the songs, the Bathukamma is returned to the water, giving thanks for the season's flowers and rain. Read more in Bathukamma: significance for Telangana and Telangana's floral festival celebrating feminine energy.

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Eco-friendly immersion at Hussain Sagar and local lakes

  • Natural flowers only: avoid plastic flowers, thermocol, glitter and synthetic colours.
  • Take back the base: remove plates, plastic wraps, ribbons and lamps before immersion and carry them home.
  • Use the designated points: immerse only at the ghats and ponds prepared by the authorities, and follow volunteers' directions.
  • Leave no waste: carry your water bottles, prasadam boxes and bags home.
  • Stay safe near water: do not step into the lake, and keep children back from the edge.

After Saddula: Dasara on 20 October

Dasara (Vijayadashami) follows on Tuesday 20 October 2026, with Shami (jammi) puja, Ayudha puja and the exchange of jammi leaves with elders. See Dussehra 2026 in Telangana and the jammi (Shami) leaf exchange.

Frequently asked questions

When is Saddula Bathukamma 2026 in Hyderabad?

Saddula Bathukamma 2026 is on Sunday 18 October. The state celebration at Tank Bund is reported to begin at 4 PM, when women carry their Bathukammas in procession, with the main celebrations from 5 PM to 10 PM.

Is Saddula Bathukamma 2026 on Sunday 18 October?

Yes. Saddula Bathukamma is on Sunday 18 October 2026, the last day of the Telangana government's 10 to 18 October schedule. Ashtami prevails on the evening of 18 October. Some calendars list Durga Ashtami puja on the next day; that is a different observance.

Where does the Saddula Bathukamma procession start?

As reported, the procession starts from the Martyrs' Memorial (Amaraveerula Smaraka Kendram) opposite the Secretariat and goes to Tank Bund. Immersion is reported at the Bathukamma Ghat at Tank Bund Children's Park and on Necklace Road.

Will there be traffic diversions at Tank Bund on 18 October?

Traffic diversions are expected around Tank Bund, the Secretariat and Necklace Road, and barricading is likely. Check the Hyderabad Traffic Police's official advisories closer to the day, go early and use public transport where you can.

Where else can I immerse my Bathukamma in Hyderabad?

Many colonies immerse at a nearby lake, pond or temporary pond prepared by the local body. In Malkajgiri, the municipal corporation has reportedly ordered facilities at mini-ponds, baby ponds and temporary ponds. Ask your ward office or colony association which immersion point serves your area.

When is Dasara 2026 in Hyderabad?

Dasara (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday 20 October 2026, two days after Saddula Bathukamma.

Editor's note (7 October 2026)

We compiled this page on 7 October 2026. The dates and Tank Bund arrangements come from reports by The Hans India and Deccan Chronicle after the Chief Secretary's review meeting, and the Malkajgiri item from The Hans India; Dasara follows Drik Panchang for India. We do not include crowd figures or prices. Timings, routes and diversions may change, so please confirm with official announcements and Hyderabad Traffic Police advisories. We will update this page as more details are announced.