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Hans India
6 days ago
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- Hans India
Festivities begin: Governor offers ‘Bangaru Bonam' in Delhi
Hyderabad: Bonalu celebrations commenced on a grand note in the country's capital, New Delhi, with Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma offering 'Bangaru Bonam' to the goddesses. The Lal Darwaja Simhavahini Temple Committee has been diligently organising the Bonalu festival at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma attended as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the festival by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The Governor then placed a Golden Bonam on his head and reverently offered it to the goddess amidst energetic dance performances by the Potharajus and the rhythmic beat of drums. Following the offering, special prayers were performed for the goddess, and a photo exhibition was subsequently inaugurated. The Governor was felicitated by the Chairman of the Temple Committee, B Maruti Yadav. The programme saw the attendance of Telangana Bhavan Resident Commissioner Dr Shashank Goyal, Temple Committee Convener J Aravind Kumar Goud, General Secretary Posani Satish Mudiraj, former committee chairmen K Venkatesh, K Vishnu Goud, and A Manik Prabhu Goud, along with representatives A Chandra Kumar, A Vinod Kumar, Seshu Narayana, and other dignitaries.
Hans India
30-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Bonalu festivities: Thousands throng Golkonda Fort
Hyderabad: The Golkonda Fort premises presented a vibrant and crowded scene on the first Sunday of the Ashada Masam Bonalu Festival, as a multitude of men, women, the elderly, and children flocked to the Sri Jagadambika Mahankali Temple to seek blessings. From the early hours of Sunday, women were seen carrying 'Bonam' on their heads. Devotees were also observed preparing and sharing meals with their loved ones after offering their prayers to the goddesses. A major highlight at the Fort was the sight of Shivasattulu and Potharajus dancing energetically to the tunes of teenmar bands, captivating the crowds. While women in traditional saris carried Bonam in the morning, the entry of the Potharajus and Shivasattulu in the afternoon drew an even more massive crowd. Devotees from various parts of the city brought 'Tottelu' to offer to the goddesses, often in grand processions led by Potharajus. As per tradition, the Kummari Sangham was given the honour of offering the first Bonam. The police faced a challenging time managing the large crowd entering the Fort on this inaugural Sunday. The water board provided drinking water packets to the devotees, ensuring their comfort. The puja on the first Sunday of the State festival concluded with great fanfare, and the festivities at the Fort will continue for the next three weeks before moving to other temples across the city. The next significant dates for the Bonalu festival include the celebrations at Golkonda on 6 July, followed by festivities at the Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad on 13 July, with the Rangam procession on the following Monday. In the Old City, Bonalu will be held on 20 July, followed by Rangam and a large, colourful procession. A week before the final Bonalu in the Old City, members of the famous Ummidi Devalayala Uregimpu Committee will take out their Ghatam procession on 13 July. Meanwhile, the Kalyanotsavam of Sri Balkampet Yellamma will be held on 1 July adjacent to the temple, with the Ratholsavam procession scheduled for the following day, 2 July.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Devotion & drums: Month-long Bonalu festival starts at Golconda Fort with Bonam offering to Goddess Jagadambika
HYDERABAD: The vibrant Bonalu festival, a spirited celebration of Telangana's rich cultural and spiritual heritage, commenced on Thursday in a grand and devotional atmosphere. Rooted in centuries-old customs, Bonalu is celebrated during the Ashada masam (July–Aug) to honour the Goddess Mahakali for protecting people from disease and evil. The rituals began with priests invoking divine blessings, followed by a lively procession from Langar Houz to the hilltop Jagadamba temple. Hundreds of women, clad in vibrant sarees and traditional jewellery, carried intricately decorated earthen pots on their heads. These Bonams—offerings of cooked rice, jaggery, curd, and neem leaves—symbolise devotion and a prayer for protection. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad They were accompanied by Potharajus, whip-wielding guardians believed to represent goddess's brother, dancing energetically to the beats of drums. Endowments minister Konda Surekha offered 'pattu vastrams' to the deity on behalf of the state govt. The festivities were attended by Greater Hyderabad mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, assembly speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, and transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, among others.
Hans India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Bonalu begins on grand note at Golkonda Fort
Hyderabad: The state festival of Bonalu started on a grand note on Thursday as devotees, especially women folks, thronged the temple in the Golkonda Fort with Bonam on their heads. The colourful Thottela procession taken out from Langar Houz to the Golkonda Fort was a major attraction with Potharajus and Shiva Sattulu dancing to the tunes of Teenmar bands as thousands passed through the lanes leading towards the Fort. The artistes from Vijaywada were also seen dancing on the beats Bonalu songs. The women folks offered Bonam. The Endowments Minister Konda Surekha and BRS MLC K Kavitha carried the Bonam on their heads. The Speaker of Telangana Assembly G Prasad Kumar, Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar, MP Anil Yadav and others participated in the event and also offered silk clothes to the goddess Sri Jagadambika Mahankali Ammavaru. Speaking on the occasion, Konda Surekha said that Ashada Masam Bonalu stands as a symbol of culture and tradition. She said that she wished that the blessings of Jagadamba Ammavari should be on the people of Telangana and the state government. She said that the Bonalu tradition has been continuing in the twin cities for hundreds of years. The Chief Minister allocated Rs 20 crore for organising Bonalu in the twin cities of Hyderabad and has been handed over in advance. She said that Golkonda Bonalu has great importance and significance. People and devotees were flocking to Hyderabad metropolis due to the importance of Bonalu festival from all over the state. She said that she feels lucky to offer the first Bonam to the goddess. The second and important pooja will be on Sunday where Maru Bonam will be offered to the goddesses in Golkonda. The next two Thursdays and Sundays will be busy with thousands expected to arrive at the temple.
