Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Hyderabad Bonalu Festival Celebrations Draw Crowds, Political Leaders
Bonalu, a special festival in Telangana, brought lots of people to the temples in Hyderabad.
People went to pray and brought gifts of food for the goddess.
Important people like government leaders also went.
The police were there to help people stay safe, and they caught some people who were causing trouble.
Bonalu festivities drew large crowds to Mahakaali temples in Hyderabad.
Devotees offered prayers and carried bonam, a sacred offering, as part of traditional rituals.
Political figures, including Union and State Ministers, visited temples during the celebrations.
The state government arranged security and logistics for the large gatherings.
The Hyderabad City Police apprehended 478 individuals for misbehavior at religious sites.
- Who
- Devotees, political leaders, and the Hyderabad City Police.
- What
- Bonalu festival celebrations at Mahakaali Temples.
- When
- Celebrated on Sunday, July 20, as part of the Hindu month of Ashadha.
- Where
- Hyderabad, specifically at Mahakaali temples like Lal Darwaja Simhavahini Temple.
- Why
- To honor the goddess and participate in traditional rituals.
- Event
- Bonalu Festival
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Temples Visited
- Mahakaali Temples, Bhagya Lakshmi Temple
- Offerings
- Bonam (cooked rice, milk, jaggery)
- Arrests
- 478 individuals for misbehavior
- Police Action
- SHE Teams deployed for safety