San Diego Telangana NRIs under the banner of “San Diego Telanganites” celebrated the Bathukamma festival with great jubilation and joy at Scripps Pier, La Jolla San Diego.
The scenic view of the Scripps Pier and the quietly flowing beach was a perfect setting and it reminded one of the Telangana villages. About 300 people from all over San Diego, Irvine and Los Angeles participated in the celebrations. Women wearing traditional and colourful clothes brought beautifully decorated “Bathukammas”.
There were multiple beautifully decorated Bathukammas and the traditional ceremony started with the Gowri pooja. As the women danced to the rhythmic Bathukamma songs, it was not just a visual treat but also made many people nostalgic as it brought back their childhood memories.
Later Bathukammas were immersed in the Sea.
Lunch was served with different Saddulu - five different rice dishes and various authentic Telangana cuisine brought by the participants. Games were held for the kids and adults including the best Bathukamma competition. Swarna won the best Bathukamma prizes. This event was organised by Bhupathi, Gopi, Kashappa, Srikanth Meda, Sanjeev Dharujula and Ram with all the Telanganites extending their support.
