Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Bonalu Festival Funds Still Pending for City Temples
The Bonalu festival happened, and the government promised money to temples.
But, the temples haven't gotten the money yet, even though the festival ended weeks ago.
The people in charge of the money at the government aren't sending the paperwork to get the payments processed.
The temple people are asking when they'll get their money, but no one seems to know.
Usually, it's faster, but this year, things are slow, and people are unsure why.
Temple committees in Hyderabad are awaiting government funds for the Bonalu festival.
The state government sanctioned funds for temples for Bonalu, which ended on July 21.
Officials from the Endowments department have allegedly delayed forwarding payment lists.
Temple committee members have been visiting offices to inquire about the fund disbursement.
Delays are reportedly unprecedented compared to prior years.
- Who
- Temple committees and Endowments department officials.
- What
- Government funds for the Bonalu festival are delayed.
- When
- The festival ended on July 21, and funds are still pending as of two weeks after.
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Officials haven't forwarded payment lists to the district collector, leading to delays.
Temple Committees
Endowments Department
Fund Disbursement Speed
Temple Committees
Funds should have been released much sooner.
Endowments Department
N/A
- Festival
- Bonalu
- State
- Telangana
- Fund Allocation
- Rs 20 crore
- End Date
- July 21
- Delay Cause
- Pending applications in district offices