South India · State
Telangana
The Deccan plateau state formed in 2014, with Qutb Shahi and Nizami heritage in Hyderabad, Kakatiya temples at Warangal and a distinct handloom belt.
- Capital
- Hyderabad
- Languages
- Telugu (official); Urdu (second official); English — major and official languages, not an exclusive list.
Cultural traditions, arts & crafts
- • Pochampally (Bhoodan Pochampally) ikat weaving
- • Bidriware and Nirmal painting and toys
- • Perini Sivatandavam dance revived from Kakatiya-era sculpture
- • Hyderabadi cuisine and Deccani Urdu literary culture
Major festivals
- Bathukamma — September–October (dates vary — verify current dates)
- Bonalu — July–August (dates vary — verify current dates)
- Sammakka Saralamma Jatara — Biennial, February (dates vary — verify current dates)
Traditional dress & textiles
Dress varies by community, district, occasion and generation; everyday clothing today is often contemporary. These are representative traditions rather than a single state costume.
- • Pochampally ikat and Gadwal saris are the state's signature handlooms
- • Khada dupatta ensembles are worn by some Hyderabadi Muslim brides
- • Men wear dhoti with kurta at festivals; sherwani appears at Hyderabadi weddings
Where to go
Show Telangana on the explore mapSources & verify
- Telangana Tourism (official)
- Know India — States & UTs (Government of India)
- Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles
Last reviewed: August 2026. Cultural traditions in India vary by community, district, occasion and generation. The notes below are representative examples reviewed against government sources, not exhaustive or official definitions. Festival timings follow lunar or locally announced calendars — verify current dates with the relevant state tourism department before travelling.