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Traditional Art Showcase at IIT Hyderabad (5th – 8th October)-2025

As part of the cultural events hosted at IIT Hyderabad from 5th to 8th October, we were delighted to present a curated show of Koyya Bommalata, the traditional string puppet theatre of Telangana. The performance offered delegates an immersive experience of this age-old storytelling art form, blending folklore, music, and craftsmanship.

In addition to the performance, we also conducted a hands-on workshop on Cheriyal Mask Painting, introducing participants to the unique art tradition of Telangana. Attendees explored the process of painting with natural colours, learning the intricate techniques that go into creating these expressive masks.

The event aimed to celebrate and preserve India’s rich cultural heritage while providing participants with an opportunity to engage directly with traditional artisans and practices.

Jubilee Hills Byepoll Date Announced, Election Code Comes into Force in Hyderabad- 11-November-2025

Hyderabad | October 7, 2025 — The Model Code of Conduct came into effect in Hyderabad district on October 6, following the announcement of the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, which will be held on November 11.

The bye-election was necessitated by the death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in June this year. The BRS has nominated his wife, Maganti Sunitha, as its candidate. The Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are yet to announce their nominees.

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy stated that all necessary arrangements are being made to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election. The Election Commission has also directed all parties and candidates to disclose any criminal antecedents through newspapers, television, and digital platforms.

The official election notification will be issued on October 13.

  • Last date for filing nominations: October 21
  • Scrutiny of nominations: October 22
  • Withdrawal of candidature: October 24
  • Polling date: November 11
  • Counting of votes: November 14
  • Election process completion: November 16

Hyderabad District Returning Officer R.V. Karnan, who also serves as GHMC Commissioner, announced that new voters may register within 10 days of the notification. He confirmed that the Model Code of Conduct is now in effect across Hyderabad district.

Voting will be conducted using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems across all polling stations. Adequate numbers of EVMs have been tested and deployed to ensure smooth polling operations.

Voters can present their EPIC (Voter ID) or any other approved identification document such as Aadhaar, Driving Licence, Passport, PAN Card, or Pension ID. The CEO urged all citizens to verify their names on the electoral rolls and participate actively in the democratic process.

As per the final electoral roll published last week, the Jubilee Hills constituency has 3,99,000 voters — including 2,07,382 males, 1,91,593 females, and 25 third-gender voters. This marks a 3.49% increase from the 3,85,287 voters registered during the 2023 Assembly elections.

Polling will be held across 407 polling stations spread across 139 locations in the constituency.

In the 2023 Assembly elections, BRS candidate Maganti Gopinath scored a hat-trick victory, defeating former Indian cricket captain and Congress candidate Mohammed Azharuddin by 16,337 votes. Gopinath secured 80,549 votes, while Azharuddin polled 64,212. BJP’s L. Deepak Reddy finished third with 25,866 votes, and AIMIM’s candidate came fourth with 7,848 votes.

🌼 Grand Success of Laksha Pasupu Kommula Pooja 🌼

🌼 Grand Success of Laksha Pasupu Kommula Pooja 🌼
Organized by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi – Tarnaka, Secunderabad

On 6th August 2025, the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi – Tarnaka hosted the spiritually enriching Laksha Pasupu Kommula Pooja at Marri Krishna Hall, Tarnaka, drawing hundreds of devotees in a vibrant celebration of devotion and unity.

The day began at 6:00 AM with the serene chanting of 21 Omkarams and Suprabhatam, setting a divine tone for the day. This was followed by Rudra Seva and a light breakfast for the participants.

The main pooja commenced with the powerful chanting of the Sai Gayatri, followed by Ganapathi Homam and Mandala Archana. The highlight of the event was the offering of 1,00,000 Pasupu Kommula (turmeric cones) to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.

Devotees from across the city gathered with heartfelt devotion, creating an atmosphere of bliss, energy, and divine grace. The pooja concluded with collective bhajans and the distribution of Maha Prasadam to all attendees.

This sacred gathering was a shining example of spiritual unity, selfless service, and devotional fervor. A heartfelt thanks to all the devotees, volunteers, and samithi members whose tireless efforts ensured the grand success of this divine event.

Jai Sai Ram 🙏

Ugadi Celebrations 29-03-2025

🌸 Ugadi Utsavam 2025 – A Grand Celebration! 🌸

Mulam.in & HelloHyderabad.org came together to host an unforgettable Ugadi Utsavam 2025, filled with tradition, culture, and joy! ✨

🙏 From Agnihotra, Gau Pooja, Panchanga Shravanam, and Ugadi Pachadi to Banthi Bhojanam, every moment was steeped in Telugu tradition.

🎨🎶 The event sparkled with art, literature, music & dance, a young poets’ meet, traditional games, and an exciting lucky draw!

👏 Big thanks to Organizer Krishna Reddy garu and Coordinator Bharath garu for bringing the community together in celebration.

💛 Participants embraced Telugu culture with pride and joy – a true festival to remember!

Eco-Friendly Yellow Colour For Holi

Option 1

For a yellow colour, you can combine gramme flour and turmeric in a 1:2 ratio. To ensure an even mixing of the ingredients, make sure to rub the mixture between your palms. To get a fine texture, you can then sieve the mixture through a strainer two or three times.

To create wet yellow colours, you can either add turmeric or boil marigolds in water. To achieve better colouring, make sure the turmeric is organic.

Option 2

For Holi, you will need the following ingredients to make yellow colour:

  • Turmeric
  • Water
  • Rose water
  • Cornflour

Steps:

  • Add two tablespoons of turmeric powder to a cup of boiling water.
  • Transfer the blend onto a sizable plate and allow it to cool down.
  • Three cups of cornflour and two tablespoons of rose water should be added after it has cooled.
  • Give it a thorough mixing to eliminate any lumps, then give it a single grind.

Eco-Friendly Brown Colour For Holi

To make brown colour for Holi at home, you will need the following ingredients.

  • Henna powder
  • Amla powder
  • Water

Steps:

  • Combine one part powdered henna with three to four parts water and powdered amla.
  • To even out the colour, dust with talc or cornflour powder.
  • After spreading it out, let it dry on a tray.

Eco-Friendly Green Colour For Holi

Option: 1

For a dry green colour, you can combine henna powder with rice flour or maida. To get wet colours, mix it with water. Recall that henna combined with water can stain your skin and clothing. 

Option: 2

For Holi, you will need the following ingredients to make green colour:

  • Henna powder
  • Spinach
  • Coriander
  • Cornflour or refined flour
  • Water

Steps:

  • To make a dry green colour for Holi, mix henna powder with refined flour.
  • The result will be a dry green colour that is smooth and natural.
  • Grind the greens with water and strain them to get a wet green colour.
  • Combine cornflour with the remaining juice. Till the colour is uniform, thoroughly mix.
  • Spread it out and allow it to dry in the sun.
  • Pour it through a fine strainer after it has dried.

Telangana to Host the 72nd Miss World, Showcasing Rich Heritage and Global Vision of India’s Youngest State-2025

The world’s most prestigious beauty festival, Miss World, is set to return to India for its 72nd edition, with Telangana proudly hosting the global event in 2025. The festival spans 28 days from May 4th to May 31st, spread across various destinations in Telangana, a state with a rich legacy and modern vibe. The opening and closing ceremonies, including the grand finale, are scheduled in Hyderabad.

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Holi

Holi,  one of the most revered and celebrated festivals of India, is celebrated in almost every part of the country. The great Indian festival lasts for a day and a night, which starts in the evening of Purnima or the Full Moon Day in the month of Falgun.  It is celebrated with the name Holika Dahan or Choti Holi on the first evening of the festival and the following day is called Holi.

Mythological significance of Holi:
Despite being such a colourful and gay festival, there are various aspects of Holi which make it so significant for Indians. Holi gets us close to our religion and our mythology as it is essentially the celebration of various legends associated with the festival.
  • Foremost is the legend of Prahlad and Hiranyakshyap. The Legend has it that Prahlad was saved for his extreme devotion to the lord while Holika paid a price for her sinister desire. The tradition of burning Holika or the ‘Holika Dahan comes mainly from this legend.
  • Holi also celebrates the legend of Radha and Krishna which describes the extreme delight Krishna took in applying colour on Radha and other gopis.  This prank of Krishna later became a trend and a part of the Holi festivities.
  • Mythology also states that Holi is the celebration of the death of Ogress Pootana who tried to kill an infant, Krishna by feeding poisonous milk to it.

Rituals of Holi:

Rituals of the ancient festival of Holi are religiously followed every year with care and enthusiasm.  Days before , people start gathering wood for the lighting of the bonfire called Holika at the major crossroads of the city. This ritual ensures that at the time of the actual celebration a huge pile of wood is collected.

Holi pooja:

It is believed that all sorts of fear can be conquered by doing Holika Puja on Holi. Holika Puja bestows power, prosperity, and wealth. It is believed that Holika was created to ward off all sorts of fear. Hence Holika, although a Demoness, is worshipped along with Prahlada before Holika Dahan.

The tradition of Thandai:

Thandai is embedded with the tradition of Holi.  A refreshing and healthful drink thandai is savored amid the play of colors when people become a little exhausted by throwing each other in the pool of colored waters. 

The tradition of Bhang:

Culled from the leaves and buds of cannabis – the very intoxicating bhang helps to escalate the spirit of Holi. The tradition of consuming bhang on Holi is particularly rampant in North India where Holi itself is celebrated with a gusto unseen anywhere else.

The colorful festival:

All in all the air is abuzz with fun and excitement. Each Holi color signifies a special emotion that transcends the brightly colored faces of people to a sentiment of community, equality and oneness.

  • Red: Purity
  • Orange: Endurance
  • Purple: Magic
  • Blue: Calmness
  • Green: Vitality
  • Yellow: Happiness
  • Pink: Love

Significance of colours in Holi

India celebrates Holi in all its glory with loud and elaborate revelry.