Bonalu 2025 Celebrations in Full Swing: Celebrities and Leaders Flock to Lal Darwaja Simhavahini Temple

Hyderabad, July 20, 2025 — The vibrant Bonalu festival is underway in Hyderabad, filling the city with devotion, color, and spiritual fervor as devotees throng various Goddess Mahankali temples, especially the iconic Lal Darwaja Simhavahini Mahankali Temple, to offer prayers during the auspicious month of Ashada.

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This year’s Bonalu festivities have taken on added grandeur as spiritual and cultural traditions merge with public participation and celebrity visits. The historic Lal Darwaja Mahankali Jatara has once again become the heart of the city’s religious celebrations, showcasing the cultural legacy of Bhagyanagaram.

Top Leaders and Celebrities Join the Devotion

In a gesture of reverence and cultural celebration:

• Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka visited the Simhavahini temple and offered silk clothes to the deity on behalf of the Telangana Government.
• Ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Ponnam Prabhakar also offered silk garments at the Bhagyalakshmi Temple near Charminar, a key spiritual landmark.
• MLC Kavitha had darshan of Durbar Maisamma Talli in Karwan.
• Governor Bandaru Dattatreya visited the Bhagyalakshmi Temple and paid his respects.

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Devotee Rush and Festive Arrangements

As thousands of devotees continue to pour into the temples, the Hyderabad Police have put in place security arrangements and implemented traffic restrictions near temple areas to ensure smooth movement and safety.

Authorities have also set up:

• Electric lighting decorations
• Drinking water stations
• Medical camps and health services for devotees

These efforts reflect the administration’s commitment to ensuring a safe and joyous celebration for all.

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Bonalu: A Celebration of Heritage and Faith

Bonalu, a traditional Hindu festival unique to Telangana, especially Hyderabad, honors Goddess Mahankali and is marked by vibrant processions, traditional music, food offerings, and cultural performances. The festival reflects the community’s gratitude for protecting them from diseases and calamities.

This year, the energy and enthusiasm of the festival are visible across Hyderabad, from Old City to Secunderabad, with temples and streets decked out in festive colors and the sounds of drums, chants, and celebrations.

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