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Bathukamma Day 2: Why Is Atukula Bathukamma Special?

Telangana's vibrant Bathukamma celebrations have entered their 2nd day, observed as Atukula Bathukamma. Devotees worship Goddess Gauramma and offer flattened rice, jaggery and lentils as naivedyam. The floral Bathukamma is decorated in two tiers with Tangedu, Gunugu and marigold flowers. In the evening, women and girls gather to sing songs and dance.