The two kilometer long Hussain Sagar bund was agog with artistes and people, who thronged the dais on the State formation day celebrations to mark the conclusion here on Sunday.
A scintillating laser show and illumination of the Sagar stretch, Lumbini Park, NTR Marg, Necklace Raod were seen bedecked with awe-inspiring lighting for six days. Elaborate arrangements were made for the event to be attended by Governor ESL Narasimhan and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. Cynosure on the occasion was the laser show depicting the vast culture of Telangana and a distinct blend of unity in diversity even as cultural troops reached the place.
GHMC women workers dance
Gaddar’s famous number “Podustunna Poddu Meeda”… has compelled women workers of GHMC to shake their legs and dance to the tune. Adding to enthusiasm of State formation day, some college girls were found themselves in sheer delight and could not abstain from shouting “Jai Telangana” slogans. “Indeed we are enjoying this occasion and place and Hyderabad is a great destination to see, they said. While the environs witnessed the echo of Andesri’s noted “Jaya Jaya He Telangana” song.
In a similar way, some women and girls were seen carrying Bonalu, Bathukammas and Sanskrithika Sarathi led a few teams, portraying a variety of art forms, reached the Tank Bund. Audience, who gathered in large numbers were enthralled as the artistes gave their best to mark the occasion. A variety of rallies from adjoining thoroughfares joined the event adding color to it. (NSS)