Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Hyderabad Celebrates Bonalu Festival with Tradition and Devotion
Bonalu is a big festival in Hyderabad dedicated to the goddess Mahankali.
People offer special food and prayers at temples to bring good luck and keep away bad things.
Lots of people, including important leaders, joined in the celebration.
The festival has been celebrated for over 150 years, starting after a big sickness.
The government made sure everything was ready for the crowds, with water and safety.
The festival includes a special prediction and a parade before ending with a ceremony at the river.
Bonalu, a Hindu festival, was celebrated in Hyderabad with thousands of devotees.
Telangana's Deputy CM and state ministers offered prayers, seeking state development and happiness.
Various prominent figures, including former officials and leaders from different parties, also attended.
The festival involves offerings to the goddess Mahankali to ward off evil and promote peace.
Celebrations include processions, oracle predictions, and conclude with the immersion of the 'ghatam'.
- Who
- Devotees, Deputy CM, state ministers, and other prominent personalities.
- What
- Celebration of the annual Bonalu festival.
- When
- Celebrated on Sunday and Monday.
- Where
- Hyderabad, including the old city and Secunderabad.
- Why
- To ward off evil, usher in peace, and as a traditional celebration honoring the goddess Mahankali.
- Festival Name
- Bonalu
- Deity
- Goddess Mahankali
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Significance
- State festival since 2014
- Key Rituals
- Offerings, processions, oracle prediction, ghatam immersion
- Duration
- Two days
- Celebration Start
- Over 150 years ago