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.
The 211-year-old Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad is making elaborate arrangements for Lashkar Bonalu on August 2. Thousands of devotees are expected to participate, while temple authorities have planned dedicated queue lines and smooth crowd management for the celebrations.
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.
