Bonalu festivities begin at Ujjaini Mahankali temple in Secunderabad with grand devotion and tight security
The temple, steeped in tradition and faith, has been beautifully decorated, drawing large crowds of devotees chanting hymns in reverence to the goddess.
On behalf of the Telangana Government, Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and his wife offered the first Bonam to the deity and performed special pujas, marking the ceremonial start of the festivities.
Thousands of devotees throng the Ujjaini Mahankali temple to offer Bonalu, creating a festive atmosphere in and around the temple premises. To ensure smooth darshan and crowd management, six queue lines have been set up, along with two separate lines for Bonam offerings. Devotees participating in the Shivasattu rituals have been granted special access between 1300 hours and 1500 hours, from RP Road and the Bata showroom.
Elaborate arrangements have been made by local authorities to facilitate the celebrations. Multiple parking zones have been arranged along key routes leading to the temple. The Lashkar administration and Hyderabad City Police have ensured that all facilities are in place to maintain a peaceful and safe atmosphere for the devotees.
In view of the heavy turnout and presence of dignitaries, tight security arrangements have been enforced. Over 2,500 police personnel have been deployed, including Law and Order units, She Teams, and the Task Force. Additionally, 200 CCTV cameras have been installed across the temple premises and surrounding areas to monitor the situation in real-time.
Adding to the spiritual grandeur, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is scheduled to visit the Ujjaini Mahankali temple today, accompanied by several ministers, MLAs, MLCs, and VIPs. Security has been intensified around the temple in anticipation of the CM's visit.
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