The Telugu diaspora in the Gulf, especially in Muscat, celebrated Karthika Masam with devotional fervour. The largest gathering took place in Muscat with over 3,000 devotees participating in Vana Bhojanam and Sahasra Lingarchana, led by priests and attended by Indian officials
In view of Sri Ujjani Mahankani bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad on July 21 and 22, certain traffic restrictions have been imposed in the vicinities.