Bonalu Festival

The Bonalu festival 2025 began on June 26 2025, at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Temple atop Golconda Fort, drawing massive public participation and state-level recognition.

  • The word “Bonalu” comes from the Telugu word Bonam, meaning “meal” or “feast.” This refers to the special food offerings prepared for the goddess as a form of thanksgiving and devotion.
  • The festival’s origins trace back to the early 19th century during a deadly plague in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
  • Locals prayed to Goddess Mahakali for protection, promising offerings if the plague ended.
  • Women prepare rice cooked with milk and jaggery in new brass or earthen pots, decorated ....
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