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Paramita Heritage School celebrates Bonalu with traditional fervour in Karimnagar
A school in India celebrated a special festival called Bonalu.
Bonalu is an old festival celebrated in the Telangana region during a holy month called Ashada.
The principal started the celebration by lighting a special lamp for Goddess Mahankali.
Children took part by carrying traditional offerings on their heads.
Some kids dressed up as tigers, called Puli Veshalu.
Others dressed as Pothurajus, which are special festival characters.
Drummers played rhythmic beats while dancers performed colourful routines for everyone.
The principal told the children why the festival matters and how it is part of their heritage.
He encouraged them to learn about and keep Telangana's traditions alive.
The whole school, parents, and well-wishers joined in the joyful celebration.
Bonalu festivities were held at Paramita Heritage School in Padmanagar, Karimnagar during the Ashada month.
Principal K. Hanumantha Rao inaugurated the celebrations by lighting a ceremonial lamp for Goddess Mahankali.
Students carried traditional Bonalu offerings and dressed as Puli Veshalu and Pothurajus.
Rhythmic drum beats and colourful cultural performances entertained the gathering.
The principal explained the Ashada Bonalu festival's cultural significance and urged students to preserve Telangana's traditions.
- Who
- Students, teachers and staff of Paramita Heritage School, led by Principal K. Hanumantha Rao and Chairman Dr. Inuganti Prasada Rao.
- What
- Traditional Bonalu festival celebrations featuring ceremonial lamp lighting, Bonalu offerings, Puli Veshalu, Pothurajus and cultural performances.
- Where
- Paramita Heritage School, Padmanagar, Karimnagar, Telangana.
- When
- During the auspicious Ashada month (exact date not specified).
- Why
- To celebrate the Ashada Bonalu festival and encourage students to understand and preserve Telangana's cultural traditions.
Key facts
- Event
- Bonalu festival celebrations
- Venue
- Paramita Heritage School, Padmanagar, Karimnagar
- Occasion
- Auspicious Ashada month
- Deity honoured
- Goddess Mahankali
- Inaugurated by
- Principal K. Hanumantha Rao
- Highlights
- Bonalu offerings, Puli Veshalu, Pothurajus, traditional drums, cultural performances
- Chairman
- Dr. Inuganti Prasada Rao
- Region
- Telangana
Sources
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