Lal Darwaza Mahankali Temple Bonalu Festival in Hyderabad

Bonalu festival in 2024 at the Mahankali Temple at Lal Darwaza in Hyderabad will begin on July 7, 2024. The important Bonalu festival dates at the Lal Darwaza Mahankali Temple are on July 7 and July 8. Bonalu is dedicated to Amman – Mother Goddess – and is observed in the Ashada month in the Telangana Region in India.

The Bonalu ritual at Lal Darwaza Mahankali Temple will start with Abhishekam and Flag hoisting – Dhwajarohan.

During the festival, the deity will receive a set of new ‘Pattuvastram’ from the government – this is a longstanding tradition. Devotees will make offerings on the day.

Welcoming of Potaraju and the grand procession is an important part of the festival.

The other famous Bonalu in Hyderabad are held at the Golconda Mahankali temple and the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple.