Hyderabad: After an impressive 11 tonnes of vibrant flowers were combined to achieve a Guinness World Record for the largest Bathukamma celebration — an awe-inspiring floral arrangement masterfully sculpted in the shape of a cone — these exquisite blooms will not be cast into water as is traditionally done.Instead, these will embark on a remarkable journey of transformation, repurposed into valuable bio-enzymes and other sustainable byproducts that celebrate both nature and innovation. Once processed, the floral waste will be converted into a variety of environment-friendly products, including alternatives to conventional household cleaning agents. The Telangana Tourism Department, which has taken responsibility for achieving the world record, has also committed to the Guinness officials to make Bathukamma biodegradable. Additionally, the floral remnants will be crafted into aromatic incense sticks, further enhancing the significance of this remarkable celebration.Sources indicate that the iron frameworks supporting the grand floral displays will be carefully dismantled, allowing workers to collect the flowers methodically. The meticulous task is expected to take around three days at the Saroornagar stadium, with approximately 50 people labouring diligently. “As per our commitment to the Guinness World Records organisers, we will transfer the floral base to a registered floral waste processing company, and receive a certificate confirming the proper handling of the floral waste,” said sources involved in the process.Once the floral waste reaches the processing facility, experts will assess the quality of the blooms. Flowers that are in a more decayed state will be repurposed as nutrient-rich manure for local farms. “The petals can be innovatively transformed into wax tablets, soothing incense sticks, and even bio-enzymes. We are excited to recycle and repurpose these beautiful flowers into unique, charcoal-free, therapeutic incense sticks and ambience enhancers that will fill homes with captivating fragrances. After assessing the quality of the flowers, we will also investigate their potential use as ecodyes. A certificate will be issued documenting the total weight of flowers received,” said Maya Vivek, founder of HolyWaste.
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