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United News of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Bonalu festivities begin at Ujjaini Mahankali temple in Secunderabad with grand devotion and tight security
Hyderabad, July 13 (UNI) The vibrant and sacred Ujjaini Mahankali Ammavari Bonalu celebrations commenced with much fervour in Secunderabad today. The temple, steeped in tradition and faith, has been beautifully decorated, drawing large crowds of devotees chanting hymns in reverence to the goddess. On behalf of the Telangana Government, Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and his wife offered the first Bonam to the deity and performed special pujas, marking the ceremonial start of the festivities. Thousands of devotees throng the Ujjaini Mahankali temple to offer Bonalu, creating a festive atmosphere in and around the temple premises. To ensure smooth darshan and crowd management, six queue lines have been set up, along with two separate lines for Bonam offerings. Devotees participating in the Shivasattu rituals have been granted special access between 1300 hours and 1500 hours, from RP Road and the Bata showroom. Elaborate arrangements have been made by local authorities to facilitate the celebrations. Multiple parking zones have been arranged along key routes leading to the temple. The Lashkar administration and Hyderabad City Police have ensured that all facilities are in place to maintain a peaceful and safe atmosphere for the devotees. In view of the heavy turnout and presence of dignitaries, tight security arrangements have been enforced. Over 2,500 police personnel have been deployed, including Law and Order units, She Teams, and the Task Force. Additionally, 200 CCTV cameras have been installed across the temple premises and surrounding areas to monitor the situation in real-time. Adding to the spiritual grandeur, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is scheduled to visit the Ujjaini Mahankali temple today, accompanied by several ministers, MLAs, MLCs, and VIPs. Security has been intensified around the temple in anticipation of the CM's visit. UNI VV ARN
Hans India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu begins in Secunderabad, devotees flock in large numbers
The Ujjaini Mahankali Ammavari Bonalu festival commenced today with vibrant celebrations at the Ammavari temple. The temple grounds have been adorned with intricate decorations, creating a festive atmosphere enhanced by the continuous chants of devotion from the gathered crowd. On behalf of the Telangana government, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and his wife were the first to present the Bonam to the goddess, subsequently participating in special pujas. Devotees have flocked to Ujjaini in droves, eager to offer their Bonalu, resulting in a lively and bustling environment around the temple. To facilitate the influx of worshippers, six queue lines have been established for darshan, alongside two dedicated lines for those bringing Bonalu. Additionally, special entry for Shivasattu offerings has been arranged from RP Road and the Bata Showroom between 1 pm and 3 pm. Comprehensive parking facilities have been implemented on various routes leading to the temple. The Lashkar administration has made extensive preparations to ensure a peaceful fair atmosphere, with stringent security measures in place. Approximately 2,500 police personnel, including Law and Order, She Teams, and Task Force units, are overseeing operations, supported by 200 newly installed CCTV cameras. In a notable development, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is set to visit the Ujjaini Mahankali Ammavaru today, prompting heightened security measures to accommodate the CM's arrival. The ministerial entourage will include various MLAs, MLCs, and other VIPs joining the celebrations at the temple.
