Hyderabad: 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.
In Golconda Fort, Throughout the month, nine pujas will take place every Thursday and Sunday. 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.
