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Annual Bonalu Celebrations Draw Devotees to Kazipet’s Bapujinagar

Annual Bonalu Celebrations Draw Devotees to Kazipet’s Bapujinagar
Bapujinagar Turns Festive As Bonalu Celebrations Draw Devotees · deccanchronicle.com

People in Bapujinagar celebrated the Bonalu festival for Pochamma Thalli.

The celebration took place on Sunday night.

This was the 31st year of the event.

Many devotees from nearby parts of Kazipet joined the festival.

Potarajus from Hyderabad performed traditional dances.

Women carried Bonalu offerings during a large procession.

Decorated bullock carts also joined the procession.

The procession visited several Pochamma temples before returning to Bapujinagar.

Organisers and police worked to keep the event peaceful.

Key facts

Festival
Bonalu celebrations of Pochamma Thalli
Location
Bapujinagar, Kazipet
Year of tradition
31st year
Timing
Third Sunday of the Shravan month
Special performers
Potarajus invited from Hyderabad
Procession features
Drums, traditional dances, women carrying Bonalu offerings and decorated bullock carts
Safety arrangements
Organisers and police made arrangements for peaceful celebrations

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