Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Annual Bonalu Celebrations Draw Devotees to Kazipet’s Bapujinagar
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.
Pochamma Thalli Bonalu celebrations were held with religious fervour in Bapujinagar, Kazipet, on Sunday night.
The annual event entered its 31st year after continuing for three decades.
Devotees from Bapujinagar and surrounding areas attended the celebrations, held on the third Sunday of Shravan.
Potarajus from Hyderabad performed traditional dances during a procession from the Pochamma temple.
The procession included decorated bullock carts, visits to local Pochamma temples and prayers by devotees.
- Who
- Devotees, Potarajus from Hyderabad, political representatives, elected representatives and local residents participated.
- What
- The 31st annual Bonalu celebrations of Pochamma Thalli were held with processions, dances, offerings and prayers.
- When
- Sunday night, traditionally on the third Sunday of the Shravan month.
- Where
- Bapujinagar and surrounding areas of Kazipet, including several local Pochamma temples.
- Why
- The community gathered to celebrate its annual religious tradition and offer prayers to Pochamma Thalli.
- 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