Hyderabad: Thefirst day of the Bathukamma festival, Engili Pula Bathukamma, brought a festive buzz to flower markets across the city, including Secunderabad’sMonda Market and the flower markets at Gudimalkapur and Mozamjahi Market. Engili Pula Bathukamma, the festival’s opening day, is dedicated to creating the smallest floral stack using tender and fragrant flowers, symbolising new beginnings. On September 26, Ali Sagar Reservoir in Nizamabad, Adilabad, and Medak will host programmes, alongside a cycle rally at Necklace Road in Hyderabad. September 27 will see a women’s bike rally across Tank Bund and a Bathukamma carnival in the IT Corridor. September 29 will feature ‘best Bathukamma’ competitions, a Saras Fair by self-help groups, and community programmes by RWAs and HYSEA across Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts.