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.
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
Thousands of devotees thronged the Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad for the Lashkar Bonalu festival on Sunday, with long queues and complaints about VIP entries. Despite the crowds, police reported peaceful celebrations, supported by AI-based surveillance for the first time.
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.
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.
