Tamilisai spends money on Bathukamma sareesGovernor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan distributed sarees to all the women employees of the Raj Bhavan parivar as part of the Bathukamma celebrations at the Raj Bhavan, here meeting the expenses from her own pocket.
The Governor has been personally meeting the amount from her savings and distributing sarees to all the women employees of the Raj Bhavan Parivar since last two years on the eve of Bathukamma celebrations..
The Governor also pointed out that the traditional seasonal flowers used to prepare the Bathukamma idols also possess medicinal value and they purify the water bodies where the Bathukamma flower idols are immersed.
Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan said that it was a very unique festival that promotes reverence towards Mother Nature and helps in the protection of the environment and contributes to the well-being of the women.
The Governor hoped for the Covid pandemic-free Bathukamma celebrations.
After assuming charge as the first lady Governor of the Telangana, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan has initiated the grand Bathukamma celebrations at the Raj Bhavan involving women from different walks of life since her assuming charge as governor two years back.
This year also, She planned for Bathukamma celebrations on grand scale in Raj Bhavan for three days from 6th October onwards, despite her busy schedule as Lt.Governor of Pudicherry
Women employees of the Raj Bhavan and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
