Warangal: The Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science, Warangal (KITSW), organised Bathukamma celebrations on its campus, highlighting Telangana’s cultural traditions, women’s empowerment and student unity.
The Music, Dance and Fine Arts (MDF) Club, Student Activity Centre (SAC) and Women Empowerment Cell jointly organised the festival at the KITSW playfields under the guidance of Principal Prof. K. Ashoka Reddy.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. K. Ashoka Reddy explained the cultural significance of Bathukamma, highlighting its connection with nature, the importance of unity and the strength of women. He said Bathukamma was a unique, eco-friendly festival that reflected Telangana’s cultural heritage and the close relationship between people and nature.
Students participated enthusiastically by bringing colourful flowers and arranging their own Bathukammas. The celebrations created a festive atmosphere across the campus, with students and faculty members coming together to celebrate the state’s traditions.
Former Rajya Sabha MP and KITSW Chairman Capt. V. Lakshmikantha Rao, Treasurer P. Narayana Reddy, and former Husnabad MLA and KITSW Additional Secretary Vodithala Sateesh Kumar congratulated the women faculty members and the MDF Club student team for organising the event and promoting Telangana’s cultural traditions.
The programme was attended by Dean of Student Affairs Prof. K. Sridhar; Women Empowerment Cell Chairperson Dr. K. Sowjanya and Convener Smt. V. Gowtami; Associate Professor and PRO Dr. D. Prabhakara Chary; faculty in-charges Dr. P. S. S. Murthy and Dr. K. Shailaja; and Dr. Grace Shanti, Faculty In-charge of the Literary Club.
MDF Club President A. Divya, PMC President N. Akshay, faculty members, staff and more than 500 students participated in the celebrations, making the event a successful campus festival.
Grand Bathukamma Celebrations Held at KITS Warangal
