Bathukamma 2026 in the UK, Region by Region: Dates, Events and Dasara Muhurat
Bathukamma 2026 runs from Engili Pula on Saturday 10 October to Saddula Bathukamma on Sunday 18 October. TAUK's Chenetha Bathukamma and Dasara is confirmed for Saturday 17 October in Hounslow. Here are the nine days, UK Dasara timings for all 12 regions and how to join in.
Bathukamma 2026 runs from Engili Pula on Saturday 10 October to Saddula Bathukamma on Sunday 18 October. TAUK's Chenetha Bathukamma and Dasara is confirmed for Saturday 17 October in Hounslow.
Quick answer: On the Telangana calendar, Bathukamma 2026 runs from Saturday 10 October to Sunday 18 October, from Engili Pula Bathukamma on Mahalaya Amavasya to Saddula Bathukamma on Sunday 18 October. The biggest confirmed UK celebration so far is TAUK's Chenetha Bathukamma and Dasara on Saturday 17 October, from 1pm at Lampton School, Hounslow, free entry. Dasara (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday 20 October across the UK, with a local Vijay Muhurat of 2:29–3:10 PM in London. Dates for the Midlands, Manchester and Scotland are not yet announced.
This guide is for Telangana and Telugu families across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Dussehra across the UK more broadly, see our Dussehra 2026 UK region-by-region guide, and for the festival worldwide, the Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 guide.
Bathukamma and Dasara 2026 dates in the UK
| Observance | Date | Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Engili Pula Bathukamma (Mahalaya Amavasya) | Sat 10 Oct | Telangana calendar; Drik UK also lists Amavasya on 10 Oct |
| Navratri begins | Sun 11 Oct | Drik Panchang, UK |
| Saddula Bathukamma | Sun 18 Oct | Telangana calendar |
| Durga Ashtami | Sun 18 Oct | Drik Panchang, UK |
| Maha Navami | Mon 19 Oct | Drik Panchang, UK |
| Dasara / Vijayadashami | Tue 20 Oct | Drik Panchang, UK |
| Diwali | Sun 8 Nov | Drik Panchang, UK |
The UK is lucky this year: the Telangana calendar and UK panchangs agree at both ends of the festival. Bathukamma begins on a Saturday and Saddula Bathukamma falls on a Sunday, the same day as Durga Ashtami, so many families can celebrate the first and last days without taking time off work. Mahalaya Amavasya on 10 October is also a day for remembering ancestors: see our Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 guide.
The nine days of Bathukamma
Bathukamma, the state festival of Telangana, honours Gauri (Gauramma). Women stack seasonal flowers in concentric rings into a cone, place a small Gauramma made of turmeric on top, and gather each evening to set their Bathukammas in a circle, clap and sing Bathukamma songs, then immerse the flowers in water. The festival begins on Mahalaya Amavasya and ends on Durgashtami with Saddula Bathukamma, the grandest day.
| Day | Date | Name | Traditional naivedyam |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat 10 Oct | Engili Pula Bathukamma | Sesame or rice flour with jaggery; falls on Mahalaya Amavasya |
| 2 | Sun 11 Oct | Atukula Bathukamma | Flattened rice (atukulu) with jaggery |
| 3 | Mon 12 Oct | Muddapappu Bathukamma | Soft-cooked lentils with milk and jaggery |
| 4 | Tue 13 Oct | Nanabiyyam Bathukamma | Soaked rice with milk and jaggery |
| 5 | Wed 14 Oct | Atla Bathukamma | Atlu (dosa-style pancakes) |
| 6 | Thu 15 Oct | Aligina Bathukamma | No offering: a rest day, when Gauramma is said to be sulking |
| 7 | Fri 16 Oct | Vepakayala Bathukamma | Rice-flour fritters shaped like neem fruits |
| 8 | Sat 17 Oct | Vennamuddala Bathukamma | Butter or ghee, sesame and jaggery |
| 9 | Sun 18 Oct | Saddula Bathukamma | Five kinds of flavoured rice (saddulu), such as lemon, tamarind, curd, coconut and sesame |
How Bathukamma is celebrated in the UK
As in Telangana, British Bathukamma is a women-led festival, but it has adapted to British weather, hall bookings and working weeks.
- Flowers: tangedu and gunugu are hard to find in the UK, so families build Bathukammas from chrysanthemums, marigolds, carnations, celosia and roses from supermarkets, wholesale flower markets and Indian grocers. Buy a few days before the big weekend, and keep flowers cool so they last.
- Indoors or out: mid-October evenings can be cold and wet, so many community celebrations are held in school halls or community centres in the afternoon, with the circle and songs indoors.
- Immersion: most UK venues do not allow flowers in rivers, canals or park ponds. Organisers usually provide a tub or water trough and collect the flowers for composting. Follow their instructions and any council rules.
- At home: many families keep a small daily Bathukamma on a plate at home through the week, with the evening songs over a video call with family in Telangana, and join a community event at the weekend.
- Saddula day: the five rices are cooked and shared after the immersion; at community events they are often part of the evening meal.
TAUK's 2026 event is a Chenetha (handloom) Bathukamma, a theme that celebrates Telangana's handloom weaving traditions. Wearing a handloom saree or kurta is a good way to join in.
Confirmed events in the UK, October 2026
These events have been verified against organiser sites or reputable listings.
| Date | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 10 – Sat 24 Oct | Leicester garba season | Leicester |
| Sat 17 Oct | TAUK Chenetha Bathukamma and Dasara, from 1pm, free | Lampton School, Hounslow, London |
| Sun 18 Oct | Saddula Bathukamma (Telangana calendar) | Worldwide, at home and in community groups |
| Sun 25 Oct | Dussehra festival, free with timed ticket | Bhaktivedanta Manor, near Watford |
No Midlands, Manchester or Scotland Bathukamma dates have been published yet. For anything not listed here, check your local Telugu association or temple. Well-known temples such as BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden hold Navratri and Vijayadashami programmes each year; check their announcements for 2026 timings.
Dasara 2026 Vijay Muhurat across the UK
The Vijay Muhurat is the 11th of 15 daytime muhurtas, so it depends on your local sunrise and sunset. The table gives one or two reference cities for each of the UK's 12 regions and nations, all on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Timings were computed with a sunrise-to-sunset method and match Drik Panchang within about a minute; London's is Drik's published value.
| Region or nation | City | Vijay Muhurat, Tue 20 Oct (UK time) |
|---|---|---|
| London | London | 2:29–3:10 PM |
| South East | Reading | 2:32–3:14 PM |
| East of England | Luton | 2:30–3:11 PM |
| South West | Bristol | 2:38–3:20 PM |
| West Midlands | Birmingham | 2:35–3:16 PM |
| East Midlands | Leicester | 2:32–3:13 PM |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | Leeds | 2:33–3:14 PM |
| North West | Manchester | 2:36–3:17 PM |
| North East | Newcastle | 2:32–3:13 PM |
| Wales | Cardiff | 2:41–3:23 PM |
| Scotland | Glasgow | 2:42–3:23 PM |
| Scotland | Edinburgh | 2:38–3:18 PM |
| Northern Ireland | Belfast | 2:50–3:31 PM |
Important: do not take India's Vijay Muhurat (1:59–2:45 PM IST) and convert it to UK time. The converted time falls in the morning in Britain and is not the right window here. Use your local afternoon window above, or the time your temple announces. Every UK window on 20 October falls inside Dashami.
Region by region
London
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:29–3:10 PM.
Home to the UK's largest Telangana community and the one confirmed Bathukamma for 2026 so far: TAUK's Chenetha Bathukamma and Dasara at Lampton School, Hounslow, on Saturday 17 October from 1pm (free). Neasden and other London temples hold Navratri programmes; check their announcements for Vijayadashami timings.
South East
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:32–3:14 PM (Reading).
Telugu families across Berkshire, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire often travel to the London event or hold smaller gatherings locally. Bhaktivedanta Manor near Watford holds its Dussehra festival on Sunday 25 October (free, timed ticket). Check your local association for Bathukamma.
East of England
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:30–3:11 PM (Luton).
Families in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex are within reach of both London and Watford. No local 2026 Bathukamma date has been published yet.
South West
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:38–3:20 PM (Bristol).
Telugu families in Bristol and across the region often celebrate at home or in small community gatherings. Check local temples and community groups.
West Midlands
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:35–3:16 PM (Birmingham).
Telugu families live across Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. Midlands Bathukamma dates for 2026 are not yet announced; check local Telugu associations and temples.
East Midlands
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:32–3:13 PM (Leicester).
Leicester's garba season runs from Saturday 10 to Saturday 24 October, so there is plenty of Navratri atmosphere. Midlands Bathukamma dates for 2026 are not yet announced.
Yorkshire and the Humber
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:33–3:14 PM (Leeds).
Telugu families in Leeds, Sheffield and Bradford usually celebrate through local associations and temples. No 2026 date published yet.
North West
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:36–3:17 PM (Manchester).
No 2026 Bathukamma date has been announced for Manchester yet. Check local Telugu associations and temples.
North East
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:32–3:13 PM (Newcastle).
A smaller community, often joining with families across the region for one weekend celebration. Check local temples.
Wales
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:41–3:23 PM (Cardiff).
Families in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea usually gather at community halls or temples. No 2026 date published yet.
Scotland
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:42–3:23 PM (Glasgow); 2:38–3:18 PM (Edinburgh).
The Scotland Bathukamma Community's 2026 venue is not yet announced. Check its official channels and local temples.
Northern Ireland
Dasara Vijay Muhurat: 2:50–3:31 PM (Belfast).
A small community; check local temples and Indian community associations for any gathering.
Planning tips for 2026
- Book the TAUK event into your diary for Saturday 17 October, and arrive early with your Bathukamma ready-made.
- Buy flowers on Thursday or Friday before the big weekend; supermarket stock of chrysanthemums can sell out.
- Pack a large plate or tray, cling film for the journey and a bag to take your plate home after the immersion.
- Dasara falls on Tuesday 20 October: plan prayers around the local afternoon window or the evening.
- Diwali follows on Sunday 8 November 2026: see Diwali 2026 UK.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bathukamma 2026 in the UK?
On the Telangana calendar Bathukamma runs from Engili Pula Bathukamma on Saturday 10 October 2026 (Mahalaya Amavasya) to Saddula Bathukamma on Sunday 18 October. UK panchangs also list Mahalaya Amavasya on 10 October, so the dates match.
Is there a Bathukamma celebration in London in 2026?
Yes. TAUK's Chenetha Bathukamma and Dasara is confirmed for Saturday 17 October 2026, from 1pm, at Lampton School in Hounslow. Entry is free.
When is Dasara 2026 in the UK?
Vijayadashami (Dasara) is on Tuesday 20 October 2026 in the UK. Durga Ashtami is on Sunday 18 October, the same day as Saddula Bathukamma, and Maha Navami on Monday 19 October.
What is the Dasara Vijay Muhurat in London?
On Tuesday 20 October 2026 the Vijay Muhurat in London is 2:29–3:10 PM. Other UK cities range from 2:29–3:10 PM in London to 2:50–3:31 PM in Belfast. Do not convert India's window (1:59–2:45 PM IST) to UK time; it is not the right window in Britain.
Are there Bathukamma events in the Midlands, Manchester or Scotland?
Not yet announced for 2026, and the Scotland Bathukamma Community has not yet confirmed its 2026 venue. Check with local associations and temples; we will add dates as they are published.
Editor's note
Editor's note (4 October 2026): Bathukamma dates follow the Telangana calendar and Dasara dates follow Drik Panchang for the UK; Vijay Muhurat timings are calculated for each listed city. Midlands, Manchester and Scotland dates and the Scotland Bathukamma Community's 2026 venue are not yet confirmed; organisers are still publishing 2026 flyers; we will update this guide. If your group is holding a Bathukamma in your city, tell us so we can add it.
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