"hari-bowli"

Hyderabad's Old City is gearing up for grand Bonalu celebrations on Sunday, with temples illuminated and elaborate arrangements in place. Thousands of devotees and several VIPs are expected, while around 2,000 policemen will be deployed to manage crowds and security.

Processions taken out as part of Bonalu celebrations light up Old City lanes

The procession taken out by Akkanna Madanna temple at Hari Bowli was one of the biggest held on Monday

The special focus in the celebrations are the Akkanna Madanna temple at Hari Bowli and Simhavahini Mahankali temple at Lal Darwaza.

The Commissioner was accompanied by Additional CP (law and order) DS Chauhan, Additional CP (Crimes) Shikha Goel and other officers.