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Grand Saddula Bathukamma celebrations at Hyderabad’s Tank Bund today

Hyderabad, Oct 18 (UNI) Elaborate arrangements have been made for the grand finale of the Bathukamma festival, Saddula Bathukamma, at Tank Bund in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Around 1,000 Bathukammas will be taken in a procession from the Martyrs’ Memorial to Tank Bund, where women will participate in traditional dances and celebrations.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and film stars Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are expected to attend the event.
The celebrations will begin at 1700 hours, featuring performances by around 700 folk artists presenting traditional art forms, including Perini, Gussadi, Oggu Dolu and Dappu.
A laser show is scheduled for 1900 hours, followed by fireworks and the immersion of Bathukammas at the designated ghat, official sources said.
A grand stage, LED screens and decorative lighting have been installed at Tank Bund and surrounding tourist spots. Minister Seethakka has appealed to women and people across the State to participate in the celebrations in large numbers.
Meanwhile, Hyderabad Police have announced traffic restrictions from 1400 hours to 1300 hours in view of the event. Eight parking locations, including Snow World, NTR Stadium and HMDA Grounds, have been designated for visitors, police sources said.
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