Hindu and Muslim celebrate ‘Bathukamma’ or ‘Life Giver’ Festival

Hindu and a Muslim perform rituals with floral displays as they celebrate the ‘Bathukamma’ or ‘Life Giver’ Festival in Hyderabad, on October 4, 2016. Women honour ‘Bathukamma’ with flowers that signify both life and eternity in their colours, seek blessings for prosperity and a good year, and celebrate during The Navratri (nine nights) Festival.
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