The Mahankali temple in Lal Darwaza, Old City is getting ready for the Bonalu festival, starting on July 19 and ending with a big procession on July 29. The temple committee chairman, C Rajender Yadav, said that they are preparing for the 11-day event with help from different departments to accommodate the large number of devotees expected to attend from various states.
Former chairman K Venkatesh noted the importance of the Bonalu festival at Lal Darwaza temple, mentioning that it is a significant event where both the Hyderabad Police Commissioner and GHMC Commissioner will officially begin the festivities. This event attracts devotees not just from Hyderabad, but also from neighboring states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
The committee is working hard to ensure all arrangements are in place for the festival to run smoothly and accommodate the influx of visitors.
