Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Bonalu Celebrations Draw Hundreds in Kamareddy and Sangareddy
Bonalu is a big festival in Telangana where people pray to a goddess and celebrate with songs and dances.
On a Sunday, many people went to Baswapur village and Domakonda in Kamareddy district to join the celebrations.
A leader named Mohammed Ilias came as the main guest, gave silk clothes to the goddess, and talked about how the festival shows the state’s culture and brings people together.
In Sangareddy district, another leader, T. Nirmala Jagga Reddy, also attended.
Lots of people watched performances by Potharajus, a type of folk dance, and the whole event was full of joy and devotion.
Hundreds of devotees attended Bonalu festivities in Baswapur village, Bhiknoor mandal, and Domakonda, Kamareddy district on Sunday.
TPCC Youth Congress leader Mohammed Ilias served as chief guest, offering silk clothes and performing prayers at Sri Mahankali Bonalu.
Ilias highlighted Bonalu and Oora Panduga as symbols of Telangana’s cultural heritage, promoting communal harmony.
District Congress Committee president T. Nirmala Jagga Reddy also attended as chief guest in Sangareddy district.
Performances by Potharajus attracted large crowds during the celebrations.
- Who
- Mohammed Ilias, T. Nirmala Jagga Reddy, and hundreds of devotees
- What
- Bonalu religious celebrations and associated festivals
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Baswapur village, Bhiknoor mandal, Domakonda, Kamareddy district and Sangareddy district
- Why
- To celebrate the Bonalu festival, promote Telangana’s cultural heritage, and strengthen communal harmony
- Festival
- Bonalu
- Location
- Baswapur village, Bhiknoor mandal, Domakonda, Kamareddy district; Sangareddy district
- Chief Guests
- Mohammed Ilias, T. Nirmala Jagga Reddy
- Participants
- Hundreds of devotees
- Date
- Sunday