Which festival in Telangana involves the exchange of the ‘Jammi Chettu’?

Ugadi
Bathukamma
Sammakka Saralamma Jatara
Dussehra

The correct answer is: B) Bathukamma

Bathukamma is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian state of Telangana. It is a nine-day festival that celebrates the harvest and the fertility of the earth. The festival is observed by women, who gather together to sing and dance around a decorated pole called the Bathukamma. The pole is decorated with flowers, fruits, and vegetables. On the last day of the festival, the pole is immersed in a river or lake.

The exchange of the ‘Jammi Chettu’ is a significant part of the Bathukamma festival. The ‘Jammi Chettu’ is a bamboo pole that is decorated with flowers, fruits, and vegetables. It is exchanged between friends and family as a symbol of love and friendship.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Ugadi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the beginning of the new year. It is celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March-April).
  • Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is a Hindu festival that celebrates the lives of two warrior sisters, Sammakka and Saralamma. It is celebrated in the month of October-November.
  • Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated in the month of October-November.