Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Hyderabad Gears Up for Bonalu Festival with Preparations
Imagine a big, happy party called Bonalu in Hyderabad!
It's a festival to celebrate a goddess.
The government is making sure everything is ready so everyone can have fun.
The Transport Minister wants to keep the old traditions alive.
They're setting up barricades, making sure there's power and clean bathrooms, and the police will be watching to keep things safe.
The festival starts on June 26th at a temple in Golconda, and they're expecting lots of people.
The government is giving money and free buses to help everyone join in the fun.
Everyone is hoping for good weather, good harvests, and a successful time for all.
Telangana's Transport Minister directed officials to uphold traditions during the Bonalu Festival.
The 'First Bonam' event, marking the festival's start, is set for June 26 at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Devasthanam.
Arrangements include police monitoring, barricades, continuous power, and sanitation.
Chief Minister allocated Rs 20 crore for State Festivals, with special buses for devotees.
Departments must coordinate to ensure a peaceful celebration, starting at Golconda.
- Who
- Officials led by the Transport Minister, with participation from various departments.
- What
- Preparations for the Ashada Masam Bonalu Festival.
- When
- Starting June 26th.
- Where
- Hyderabad, with the initial event at Golconda.
- Why
- To ensure a peaceful and well-organized celebration, upholding Telangana's cultural traditions.
- Festival
- Ashada Masam Bonalu
- Start Date
- June 26
- Location of First Bonam
- Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Devasthanam (Golconda)
- Minister in charge
- Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar
- Departments Involved
- Police, Revenue, R&B, Electricity, GHMC, Fire, Tourism
- Chief Minister's Allocation
- Rs 20 crore