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Hans India
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Bonala Festival Celebrations Underway at Golconda Fort
The Bonala Festival of Aashada Masam, a significant celebration reflecting the rich culture and heritage of Telangana, has commenced at the historic Golconda Fort. Devotees have been arriving in droves since the early hours of Sunday morning to present their offerings, creating a festive atmosphere in the surrounding areas. The Golconda Bonala Festival is currently in full swing, with the second puja scheduled for this Sunday attracting even larger crowds. In response to the influx of visitors, the government has implemented special arrangements to accommodate devotees travelling from afar. The site is alive with energy, featuring acrobatic displays and cultural performances by the Pothurajula. The celebrations began on Thursday, 26th of the month, with the initial offering made to Jagadambika Ammavaru at Golconda Fort. Devotees are expected to gather for prayers every Thursday and Sunday, as the festival involves nine pujas dedicated to the goddess. The festivities will continue for a month, culminating on 24th July at Golconda Fort. In addition, the Lashkar Bonalu Jatara, another important aspect of Telangana's cultural traditions, will be inaugurated today. The temple's executive officer, Gutta Manohar Reddy, along with temple family trust chairman Suriti Rameshwar and Kameshwarlu, announced the commencement of the first phase of the Ujjain Mahakali Bonalu Jatara. State Endowment Minister Konda Surekha and District In-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar confirmed that the celebrations will begin with the presentation of ornaments to the goddess. The Bonalu festivities will continue with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy scheduled to offer silk garments and perform puja on 13th August, followed by a divination programme on 14th August at 8:30 am.
Hans India
26-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Grand celebrations set to mark the Golconda Bonalu in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The city is buzzing with excitement as preparations for the month-long Bonalu fair are now complete. Festive decorations adorn temples, with turmeric and saffron enhancing the vibrant atmosphere. The Bonalu festival, which embodies the rich culture and traditions of Telangana, commences today. The celebration traditionally begins with the first puja dedicated to Jagadambika Ammavaru, located at Golconda Fort. The festivities culminate with the final bonam offered at the fort itself. Throughout the month, nine pujas will take place every Thursday and Sunday. The first bonam ritual, a significant aspect of the festival, is entrusted to the residents of Langar House, historically known as Langar Khana. In the past, this venue served as a cooking area where food grains were stored and meals prepared for kings and soldiers. This age-old tradition continues, with offerings to the goddess originating from Langar House. Ministers will represent the government in offering silk garments to the goddess, commencing the procession at Langar House. Following a puja at the chief priest's residence in Chotabazar, the goddess, accompanied by the bonas, will be conveyed in a palanquin to her temple on the fort. Key figures, including Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, MLA Konda Surekha, Mayor Vijayalakshmi, City Police Commissioner CV Anand, and various public representatives are expected to participate in this ceremony. The goddess will be adorned with ornate jewellery during the initial offerings, after which devotees will gather to present their own bonas. A significant mass Bonalu procession is scheduled for July 6, featuring over 100 water tanks that will journey from the main temples of the city, including Secunderabad Ujjaini Mahakali, Miralamandi Ammavaru, and Laldarwaja Ammavaru, before reaching Langar House by July 10. The collective procession will then proceed to Golconda Fort.
Hans India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Bonalu festivities to kick off in city from Golkonda Fort today
Hyderabad: The state festival of Ashada Masam Bonalu is set to commence in the city from Thursday, with the first Bonum offered to Jagadambika Ammavaru at the temple nestled within the historic Golkonda Fort. The month-long festival will begin on the first Thursday of Ashada Masam Amavasya and conclude with the final puja of the Goddess on Amavasya, July 24. Following the inaugural ceremony at the Jagadamma Mahankali (Yellamma Talli) temple in Golkonda Fort, nine pujas will be held every Thursday and Sunday. During these, devotees will devoutly offer Bonam to the Goddess. The festivities will kick off with a grand procession of the Tottelu, commencing from Langar Houz Cross Roads and making its way to the Golkonda Fort Temple. This vibrant procession will feature Potarajus dancing to the energetic beats of teenmar bands, showcasing Telangana's rich cultural and folk traditions. At 12 noon, a Rath Yatra will proceed from the priest's house in Chhota Bazar, carrying the festival idol of the goddess along with the Tottelu to the Golkonda Fort temple. This procession will be accompanied by band music, cultural tableaux, and Potraju's dance, while Bonam will be brought for the goddess from Banjara Darwaza. Ministers will also offer silk clothes to Ammavaru on behalf of the government. Following the commencement of Bonalu, the second puja of the goddess will take place on Sunday 29 June, the third on Thursday 3 July, the fourth on Sunday 6 July, the fifth on Thursday 10 July, and the sixth puja (Lashkar Bonalu Jatara) on Sunday 13 July at Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad. On 14 July, the temple authorities will conduct Rangam and a procession. On the same day, the Shri Mahankali Jatara Bonalu Utsavala Ummidi Devalayala Uregimpu Committee from Old City will organise a Ghatam procession. On Sunday 20 July, Bonalu will be held in Old City, followed by Rangam on Monday 21 July. A large procession will mark the culmination of the festival on Monday 21 July, after Rangam at 3 pm, led by the Haribavalli Akkanna Madanna Sri Mahankali Temple of the Old City. The government has allocated Rs 20 crore for the temples and assured the provision of all necessary infrastructure for the festival.
