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Bathukamma 2025, themed “Blossoms of Heritage and Joy,” was celebrated with great enthusiasm and cultural pride at the UID Courtyard, C-Block, GD Goenka University. The event was organized by the School of Agricultural Sciences with the objective of promoting India’s rich floral heritage, traditional ecological wisdom, and cultural unity among students. The celebration witnessed active participation of more than 100 students representing various Schools of the University, making it a vibrant inter-school cultural gathering. The program commenced with the ceremonial arrangement of Bathukamma, a traditional floral stack symbolizing life, prosperity, and devotion to nature. Students beautifully arranged seasonal flowers such as marigold, chrysanthemum, cosmos, and local blossoms, reflecting the strong linkage between agriculture, biodiversity, and cultural traditions. Faculty members guided students on the agricultural and ecological significance of seasonal flowers used in Bathukamma, highlighting sustainable harvesting and traditional knowledge systems.

SDG

• SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production (Also aligns with SDG 13, SDG 15)