The Ashada Masa Bonalu celebrations began at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Temple in Golconda on Thursday. Around 2,000 police personnel, supported by drones, CCTV surveillance and She Teams, have been deployed to ensure the safety and security of devotees throughout the festivities.
The Bonalu festival at Golconda on June 22 will be followed by Secunderabad Mahankali Bonalu on July 9 and Rangam on July 10, festivities in the old city on July 16 and culminating with processions jointly organsied by temples in the city on July 17.