CM Revanth Reddy Ensures Grand Celebrations for Bonalu Festival in Telangana
Members of the Sri Simhavahin Mahankali Devalayam from Laldarwaza met with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to discuss arrangements for the upcoming Bonalu festival. The festival, a significant cultural and religious event in Telangana, will be celebrated in the Twin Cities from July 7, with Hyderabad’s celebrations specifically on July 28 and 29. The Chief Minister assured the delegation that the festival would be celebrated in a grand manner, with the government making all necessary arrangements. K. Venkatesh, the leader of the delegation, expressed gratitude, noting that the Chief Minister was attentive and committed to making the festival grander than ever before.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Invited to Bonalu Festival
The Mahankali temple committees from Secunderabad, Lal Darwaja, and Golconda extended an invitation to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for the Bonalu festival. The festival, deeply rooted in Telangana’s cultural and religious heritage, will commence in Secunderabad and Hyderabad next month. During the meeting, temple priests offered their blessings to the Chief Minister. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, in charge of Hyderabad district, and Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender were also present, emphasizing the importance of the festival.
Government’s Commitment to Bonalu Arrangements
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, who oversees the Hyderabad district, directed officials to ensure thorough preparations for the month-long Bonalu festival, starting on July 7. This year marks the first Bonalu under the Congress government, and the minister emphasized the need for a grand celebration. He highlighted that out of the 3,000 Mahankali temples in Telangana, approximately 2,400 are in the Hyderabad area, necessitating vigilant arrangements.
The minister announced that ‘Pattu Vastralu’ (silk clothes) would be offered at 28 significant temples in Hyderabad. Additionally, with the free bus service under the Maha Lakshmi scheme, a significant influx of devotees, particularly women, is expected. To accommodate this, health camps and ambulance services will be established at major temples. The government has committed financial support for the development of the temples, and officials have been instructed to distribute funds promptly.
Ensuring a Grand Bonalu Festival
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reiterated the importance of celebrating this year’s Bonalu festival with grandeur, given it is the first under the new Congress government. He mentioned plans to request increased funding for the temples from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha. Officials have been urged to ensure timely distribution of cheques to the temples to facilitate their preparations. The minister also highlighted the anticipated rise in the number of devotees, attributed to the free bus service for women under the Maha Lakshmi scheme.
In summary, the Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, is dedicated to ensuring the Bonalu festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and meticulous arrangements. The involvement of key officials and representatives underscores the significance of this cultural event, promising a grand and well-organized festival for all devotees.