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
Hyderabad’s two-day annual Bonalu festival began in the Old City on Sunday with grand celebrations at major Mahankali temples. Thousands of devotees offered traditional bonams amid tight security. Festivities will conclude Monday with Ghatam processions through Charminar and Shahalibanda
Bonalu shopping is increasingly moving online, with devotees ordering Bonam pots, puja kits and festival essentials through e-commerce platforms. Despite the digital shift, Hyderabad's traditional markets continue to witness heavy footfall as many shoppers prefer buying and decorating ritual items in person.
The popular Lashkar Bonalu festival commenced at the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad on Sunday, drawing thousands of devotees, especially women. Long queues, traditional Potharaju and Shivasattulu performances, and visits by dignitaries marked the vibrant celebrations.
Hyderabad is set for the week-long Old City Bonalu celebrations beginning Sunday, with thousands of devotees expected at the Simhavahini Mahankali Temple in Lal Darwaza. Police have deployed 2,000 personnel to ensure smooth crowd management, traffic regulation and security
Hyderabad City Police reviewed security arrangements for the Ashada Masam Bonalu festival and planned extensive deployment of police personnel, surveillance by SHE Teams, public address systems and traffic management measures to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of festivities from July 16 to August 13
Hyderabad is buzzing with festive fervor as all Mahankali temples in the city, including those in the Old City, celebrate Bonalu on a grand scale on Sunday.
Along with the state-level review, meetings are being held locally with representatives from temples, GHMC, police, electricity and water board, transport department, and others.
