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Hans India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Govt allocated Rs 1,290 crore for temple devpt across state: Dy CM
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reiterated that the state government has allocated Rs 1,290 crore package for the temple development across the state. The Deputy CM said they prayed for the development of the state and prosperity, and happiness for people. On the occasion of Bonalu celebrations, Bhatti Vikramarka, who also offered Pattu Vastralu, said, 'Bonalu festival is a vibrant tradition honouring goddess Mahankali. It is not just a festival; it is the soul of Telangana's culture. We are committed to preserving these traditions that have been practiced for generations'. Bonalu commenced with rituals at Golconda Fort and continued across Hyderabad, culminating at the Lal Darwaza temple. It is heartening to witness these festivals being celebrated in a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere throughout the city, said the Deputy CM. He added, 'The state government has allocated a dedicated Rs 20 crore fund for Bonalu festivities in Hyderabad from the Rs 1,290 crore allocation from the Common Good Fund. Also, the fund will support renovations and upgrades at temples across the state. It will improve security, sanitation, and crowd management. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has pledged to develop the premises around the Lal Darwaza Mahankali temple,' added Vikramarka. Meanwhile, as part of Bonalu festivities, IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, on behalf of the State government, offered 'Pattu Vastralu' to the Mahankali at the historic Sri Akkanna Madanna Mahankali Temple in Haribowli and performed special prayers. The Minister extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Bonalu. The Minister stated that offering silk robes at Sri Akkanna Madanna Temple was a rare privilege and a moment of spiritual fulfillment. The temple stands as a symbol of Hyderabad's historical depth, spiritual significance, and cultural vibrancy.
New Indian Express
20-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Mahankali temples decked up for Boanlu
HYDERABAD: All Mahankali temples in the city are set to celebrate Bonalu on a grand scale on Sunday. Temples have been decked with vibrant colours and lights. The main festivities will take place at the iconic Simhavahini Mahankali Temple in Lal Darwaza, the historic Akkanna Madanna Mahankali Temple at Hari Bowli in Shah Ali Banda, and several other temples across the Old City. Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place at all major Mahankali temples. Last week, Secunderabad witnessed large-scale Bonalu celebrations. Several ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, will offer Pattu Vastralu (silk robes) to the goddess on behalf of the state government. Temple committees are making arrangements for separate queues for women to offer Bonam — a pot of cooked rice, jaggery, curd, and neem leaves — in a smooth and hassle-free manner. The festivities will conclude on Monday with the traditional oracle prediction (Rangam) at 1 pm at the Akkanna Madanna temple, followed by a grand procession featuring caparisoned elephants carrying the goddess Mahankali's Ghatams. The procession will pass through Bela, Sudha Talkies, Nehru Statue, Lal Darwaza X Road, Shalibanda, Charminar, Gulzar House, Pathergatti, Madina, and culminate at the Mahankali Temple near the Musi river at Nayapul by around 8 pm. The Hyderabad Traffic police have issued an advisory with diversions across the Old City and other key locations on July 20 and 21 to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of devotees.
New Indian Express
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Bonalu begins in grand style at Golconda
HYDERABAD: The historic Golconda Fort came alive with colour, devotion and festive fervour as the annual Bonalu celebrations kicked off on a grand note on Thursday. The month-long festivities began with traditional prayers to Goddess Jagadambika at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali temple atop the fort. The first Bonam — a traditional offering of rice, jaggery, curd and neem leaves carried in decorated brass or earthen pots — was brought in a massive procession from Langar Houz Crossroads, accompanied by beats of drums, chants and the rhythmic dance of 'Potharajus' wielding whips. Women dressed in vibrant traditional attire thronged the temple, offering Bonams to the goddess as priests performed age-old rituals. The celebration, rooted in Telangana's rich folk culture, draws lakhs of devotees every year from Hyderabad, Secunderabad and beyond. Endowments Minister Konda Surekha presented 'Pattu Vastralu' (silk robes) to the goddess on behalf of the state government. The event also saw participation from Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi, BJP MP Eatala Rajender, BRS MLC K Kavitha, Congress MLC and veteran actress Vijayashanti, among other leaders. Bonalu festivities are held in three phases across the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Following the Golconda celebrations, Secunderabad Bonalu at Ujjaini Mahankali temple will take place on July 13 and 14, and the festival will conclude with Lal Darwaza and Old City Bonalu on July 20 and 21. To support the celebrations, the state government has released `20 crore to 2,783 Mahankali temples in Hyderabad. Authorities have put in place elaborate security and traffic arrangements to ensure a smooth experience for devotees.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister Sandhya Rani worships Modakondamma during Jatara
Paderu (ASR District): State Tribal Welfare and Women & Child Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani offered silk robes (Pattu Vastralu) on behalf of the state government to the presiding deity Modakondamma at the annual tribal festival, Modakondamma Jatara. On its third day, Tuesday, the minister performed special rituals and prayed for the well-being and prosperity of tribal communities. The temple committee members and officials received the minister with traditional honours. Speaking to the media later, Minister Sandhya Rani expressed her happiness at seeking the blessings of Modakondamma, whom she described as a wish-fulfilling divine tree (Kalpavriksha) for devotees. The minister said that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, is committed to ensuring that all eligiblebeneficiaries receive government welfare schemes. She also told that the government is actively working to issue a new Government Order (GO) to replace the existing GO MS No 3. Minister Sandhya Rani further mentioned that Naidu would soon visit the Alluri Sitarama Raju district. Appreciating the coordinated efforts of officials and festival committee members, she praised them for successfully organising Modakondamma Jatara. Following the temple visit, the minister inspected various stalls set up by different government departments. The event was attended by Dr MJ Abhishek Gowda, In-charge District Collector, Amit Bardar, SP, V Abhishek, Polavaram Project Administrative Officer, Shauryaman Patel, Sub-Collector, Kidari Shravan Kumar, GCC Chairman, S Bojjireddy, ST Commission Chairman, Giddi Ishwari, former MLA, M Venkateswara Rao, ITDA Assistant Project Officer, M Hemalatha, Administrative Officer, N Surya Lakshmi, ICDS PD, and Jhansi Rani, Deputy Director, Tribal Welfare Department. Meanwhile, V Maniram, Joint Director of the Information and Public Relations Department, Zone-1, also visited the temple and offered prayers. District Public Relations Officer P Govinda Rajulu and Special Publicity Wing Assistant Project Officer P Ramulu welcomed him. Later, the Joint Director viewed a photo exhibition organised by the department, where he noted the importance of effectively promoting the development and welfare initiatives of the central and state governments. He encouraged officials to continuously collect public feedback on government schemes and report it to the administration while giving special focus to success stories. The Indian Red Cross Society, Paderu branch, organised a grand Annadanam (mass feeding programme) as part of the Jatara. District Collector AS Dinesh Kumar and other dignitaries attended.
