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Karimnagar: The spirit and culture of Telangana were celebrated on a grand scale as the Telangana Association of Queensland (TAQ) hosted Bathukamma festivities in Brisbane, Australia. The event highlighted Telangana's rich traditions and drew a large turnout, not only from the Telangana diaspora but also from other expatriate Indians. Congress MLA Medipally Satyam and Telangana Assembly media advisory committee chairman Ireddy Srinivas Reddy attended as chief guests. Addressing the gathering, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana state government on Sunday announced Rs 1 crore cash reward for singer Rahul Sipligunj during the Old City Bonalu celebrations. This fulfills a promise made by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy during the 2023 Assembly election campaign, where he had pledged Rs 1 crore if the party was voted to power. Actor Dulqer Salman called up on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at his residence in Jubilee Hills on Sunday. ...Read More >
School Holidays: Students in Telangana are in for a treat with a string of upcoming holidays. As schools resume after summer, breaks become scarce, but a welcome exception is just around the corner. Schools across the state will enjoy a stretch of holidays from July 19 to 21: * July 19 (Saturday): Most schools will operate for only half a day, while some are closed. * July 20 (Sunday): Weekend holiday. * July 21 (Monday): Official public holiday for the Bonalu festival. Many students are li ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: All Mahankali temples in the city are set to celebrate Bonalu on a grand scale on Sunday. Temples have been decked with vibrant colours and lights. The main festivities will take place at the iconic Simhavahini Mahankali Temple in Lal Darwaza, the historic Akkanna Madanna Mahankali Temple at Hari Bowli in Shah Ali Banda, and several other temples across the Old City. Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place at all major Mahankali temples. Last week, Secunderabad witness ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The traditional Bonalu celebrations commenced in the old city and surrounding areas on Sunday, July 20. The festival is celebrated during the month of Ashada Masam, which is around July and August. Bonalu, derived from the Telugu word "Bhojanalu," meaning meals or feasts, is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated primarily in Telangana. It is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali, symbolising strength and protection. The festival is marked by women carrying beautifully decorated pots fille ...Read More >
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued an advisory in view of the Bonalu festivities on July 20 and 21, with diversions planned across old city, Amberpet, and Chilkalguda areas to ensure public safety and smooth movement of devotees. Traffic diversions will be enforced around Mahankali Temple in Amberpet from 6 a.m. on July 20 to 6 a.m. on July 22. Vehicles from Uppal heading towards Chaderghat or MGBS will have to use Amberpet flyover. Devotees visiting the temple will be allowed to park at ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The lanes of Secunderabad transformed into a vibrant canvas of devotion and tradition on Sunday as the two-day grand Lashkar Bonalu celebrations began at the historic Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple. With the sun beating down harshly, thousands of devotees -- young and old -- braved the heat to offer prayers and take part in one of Telangana's most significant folk festivals. From early morning at 3 am, hundreds of women, draped in bright traditional sarees and adorned with flowers, made ...Read More >
SHIVAMOGGA: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to inaugurate the bridge across Sharavathi backwaters between Ambargodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E on Monday. The much-anticipated cable-stayed bridge over the Sharavathi backwaters is the longest in the state and second longest in the country, stretching 2.44 km. Built at Rs 472 crore, it will improve connectivity to several villages in Sagar and Hosanagara taluks, as well as to popular temples ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Onthe auspicious occasion of the Bonalu festival at Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad, Hyderabad City Police Commissioner CV Anand stated that comprehensive precautionary measures are in place to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for all visitors. The Commissioner emphasized the robust security framework, stating that CCTV cameras, dedicated crime squads, and SHE Teams have been strategically deployed to maintain strict vigilance against chain snatchers, pickpocket ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of devotees including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, and several political leaders thronged to Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple on the occasion of Lashkar Bonalu Jatara on Sunday. The Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, MP Anil Kumar Yadav, MLA Danam Nagender, offered silk cloths to Ujjaini Mahankali Ammavaru on behalf of the government. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, BJP ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Secunderabad and surrounding areas came alive on Sunday to the devotional chants, drumbeats and thunderous energy of Potharajus, as the Bonalu festivities commenced, with lakhs thronging various temples. While Ujjaini Mahankali Temple remained the main attraction, devotees visited several other temples in Secunderabad such as including Mavurala Pedamma, Dokalamma, Katta Maisamma, Gandi Maisamma and Yellamma temples -- all located within two kilometre radius of the Ujjaini Mahankali T ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday, July 13, offered prayers at the Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad on the occasion of Bonalu. Reddy presented a silk cloth to Goddess Mahankali, he received a a 'purnakhumbham' welcome from the priests and vedic scholars at the temple. Endowments minister Konda Surekha, Backward Classes Welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, SC, ST and Minorities Welfare department Adluri Laxman Kumar, and senio ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 13 (Maxim News): The streets of Secunderabad came alive with divine energy and cultural vibrance on Sunday as thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate the grand Lashkar Bonalu at the historic Ujjaini Mahankali Temple. Dressed in traditional attire, women carrying decorated bonams on their heads offered prayers and sought blessings for their families' prosperity and well-being. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Celebrated with immense devotion and community spirit, Bonalu is one of ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy offered silk robes to Goddess Ujjaini Mahankali in Secunderabad on Sunday on the occasion of Lashkar Bonalu. The Chief Minister, along with Endowments Minister Konda Surekha and some other Cabinet colleagues, participated in the festival, which symbolises the unique culture of Telangana. The festivities began amid traditional fanfare and gaiety with thousands of devotees offering prayers at the Ujjaini Mahankali temp ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 13, 2025: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy offered silk clothes to Goddess Mahankali at the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad as part of the vibrant and devotional Lashkar Bonalu festivities on Sunday. The traditional ceremony, marking one of Telangana's most celebrated festivals, was conducted with religious fervor and cultural grandeur. Thousands of devotees thronged the temple premises early in the morning to offer Bonam (rice cooked with milk and jaggery) to Goddess Mahan ...Read More >
ahmedabad, India - A preliminary report into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 has revealed that all crew members were deemed fit to operate the flight after being breathalysed upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport. The inquiry is now intensely focused on retrieved engine components, with investigators identifying "components of interest for further examinations." The aircraft,en route to Ahmedabad,began losing altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall. While no significant b ...Read More >
NIZAMABAD: The Bonalu festival will be held at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple in Domakonda mandal on July 14. The temple committee and the endowment department have made all arrangements for the annual event. Kamareddy MLA K. Venkataramana Reddy, state government adviser Mohammad Ali Shabbir, Zaheerabad MP Suresh Shetkar and other dignitaries will attend. Temple committee executive officer B. Prabhu said on Saturday that, after the Bonalu celebrations on Sunday, a Jatara will take place on Monday. H ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 12: Raveena Tandon's son Ranbir Thadani has turned 18 and the actress welcomed him to adulthood with a heartfelt note. Raveena took to Instagram, where she shared a string of adorable pictures from Ranbir and her actress-daughter Rasha's younger days. For the caption, the star wrote: "Welcome to Adulthood my son, Happy 18 th . I love you , your my heart, My sunshine , my forever love . Proud of the Man you've become. Kind , compassionate , strong, caring. Mahadev walks with you (sic ...Read More >
SECUNDERABAD -- The Telangana government has announced a three-day holiday for schools and colleges in parts of Secunderabad from July 12 to 14, 2025, honoring the annual Bonalu festival. The break allows students and staff to participate in the region's vibrant cultural celebrations. The announcement has been met with excitement from students and parents in the designated areas. Also Read: New Aadhaar Rules 2025: Verification Steps Target Citizenship Proof This extended weekend coincides with ...Read More >
Telangana schools and colleges Holidays: he Telangana government has declared a three-day holiday for school and college students in light of the Bonalu festival. The consecutive holiday calendar runs from July 12 until 14, 2025, in some parts of Secunderabad. The Bonalu festival started with the Secunderabad Lashkar Bonalu on the third Sunday of Ashadha. During the festival, devotees present offerings called "bonas" to the goddess, often decorated as Shakambari Devi. This traditional celebrati ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Telangana high court on Friday granted permission to conduct the Bonalu festival for eight days on an open land abutting a temple at Lal Bazar, Trimulgherry. The court was dealing with a petition filed by Pyarasani Gowri Shanker, a businessman from Lal Bazar, who urged the high court to grant permission to organise the festivities from July 13 to July 20. He approached the court after the Hyderabad police denied permission to hold the festival on the land. It was learnt that the l ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The celestial Kalyanotsavam of Sri Renuka Yellamma Ammavaru at Balkampet was grandly held on Tuesday. The Kalyanam was held at 11.55 am. The Endowments Minister Konda Surekha offered silk clothes to the goddesses. Kalyanam is orgainsed on the first Tuesday of Ashada Masam. The devotees were lined up before the temple from 5 am on Tuesday. The temple authorities organised queue lines and VIP entries. A large number of devotees and Shiva Sattulu thronged to the temple premises to witn ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): TVS Motor Company has recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales in the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26, achieving total sales of 12.77 lakh units. According to company release, in June 2025 alone, the company sold 402,001 units, registering a 20 per cent growth compared to 333,646 units sold in June 2024. This increase was driven largely by strong performance in the two-wheeler and export segments. Also Read | Adah Sharma Reveals She Suf ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The historic Golconda Fort came alive with colour, devotion and festive fervour as the annual Bonalu celebrations kicked off on a grand note on Thursday. The month-long festivities began with traditional prayers to Goddess Jagadambika at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali temple atop the fort. The first Bonam -- a traditional offering of rice, jaggery, curd and neem leaves carried in decorated brass or earthen pots -- was brought in a massive procession from Langar Houz Crossroads, accompan ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The state festival of Bonalu started on a grand note on Thursday as devotees, especially women folks, thronged the temple in the Golkonda Fort with Bonam on their heads. The colourful Thottela procession taken out from Langar Houz to the Golkonda Fort was a major attraction with Potharajus and Shiva Sattulu dancing to the tunes of Teenmar bands as thousands passed through the lanes leading towards the Fort. The artistes from Vijaywada were also seen dancing on the beats Bonalu songs. ...Read More >
Hyderabad, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bonalu festival, which symbolises the unique culture of Telangana, began on Thursday amid fanfare with devotees offering the first Bonam to goddess Jagadambika at historic Golconda Fort here. The month-long festivities kicked off with the traditional rituals performed by a group of priests. A procession was taken from Langar House to Jagdamba temple at the Golconda fort. A large number of women with pots on their heads, 'Potharajus' and devotees participated ...Read More >
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