Hyderabad’s Old City witnessed a grand conclusion to its Bonalu festivities as Mahankali ghatams were taken in a colourful procession from Hari Bowli to Nayapul. Thousands of devotees gathered along the route before the ghatams were ceremonially immersed in the Musi River.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao participated in Bonalu festivities at several temples across Hyderabad on Sunday. He offered prayers, extended greetings to the people of Telangana and prayed for abundant rains, farmers’ welfare and prosperity for businesses
During the Bonalu Rangam ritual at Hyderabad's Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, oracle Swarnalatha predicted floods, fire accidents and heavy loss of life in Telangana this year. She also expressed displeasure over the delay in installing an idol and criticised the temple priest's attitude.
Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay accused the Telangana government of failing to provide adequate facilities for Bonalu devotees at the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple. He also questioned the allocation of Rs 20 crore for Bonalu celebrations and raised concerns over future festival arrangements
Mild tension prevailed at the Ujjaini Mahakali temple during Bonalu celebrations after a Bonam carried by Jogini Shyamala Devi toppled. The Joginis staged a protest, alleging inadequate arrangements by the state government, while Shyamala fainted during the agitation
