Bonalu is a Hindu festival where Devi Mahakali is worshiped. The festival is usually celebrated during the month of Ashadha (July-August). In the Golconda temple, Bonalu is celebrated for nine days. Hence it is named Golconda Bonalu. On the first day, there will be an 'Uragimpu' procession, followed by a 'Bonam' procession from Banjara Darwaza and Vigrahapeetam rituals, in which the idols of the deities are installed.
What happens during the Bonalu festival?
Special pujas for different versions of Devi Mahakali are held in different parts of the state, but mainly Yellama, an incarnation of the Devi, is worshiped. During this festival, devotees pay homage to the local forms of Adishakti such as Yellamma, Pochamma and Maisamma to protect them and protect them from evil.
How is Bonalu prepared?
Bonalu is an offering to Devi Maa. Women prepare rice cooked with milk and jaggery in new brass or earthen pots with neem leaves, turmeric, vermilion and lighting a lamp over the pot. Which is called Bonalu. Bonalu festival continues on Sundays and Thursdays for a month in the Golconda Fort.
Where is the Bonalu festival mainly celebrated?
Bonalu festival is celebrated every year in the southern Indian state of Telangana, especially in the cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
| Begins Tithi | आषाढ़ |
| Reason | Yellamma (Devi Kali) is worshiped |
| Celebrations | Devi worshiped in different forms and specific rituals, devotees offers bonalu (food). |
Updated: Aug 05, 2024 15:12 PM
| Festival | Date |
|---|---|
| 15 June 2025 | |
| 6 July 2025 |