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Hans India
a day ago
- General
- Hans India
GHMC boss inspects Lal Darwaza temple, Bibi-ka-Alam ahead of Bonalu, Moharram
Hyderabad: In preparation for the upcoming Bonalu festivities and Moharram, two significant religious events in the city, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is ensuring to make all necessary arrangements for devotees regarding public safety and sanitation. The GHMC Commissioner on Wednesday inspected the arrangements of Bonalu at the Simhavahini Sri Mahankali Devalayam in Lal Darwaza and Moharram arrangements at Bibi-ka-Alam Ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura and Azakhna Zehra Darulshifa in Old city. During the inspection, RV Karnan has directed officials to ensure that all facilities are in place without causing any inconvenience during the upcoming Bonalu and Moharram. The commissioner emphasised the importance of providing a smooth experience for all devotees attending the festival. He instructed zonal officers to pay special attention to maintaining high standards of sanitation and cleanliness in areas surrounding religious processions and gathering spots.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Bonalu festivities to start in city on June 26; govt grants Rs 20 cr
Hyderabad: The Telangana Government would be celebrating the state festival of Ashada Masam Bonalu grandly in 28 major temples in the city starting from June 26. The state government has allocated a budget of Rs 20 crore for the Bonalu festival. A review meeting was organised with the temple committees at the MCR HRD institute on Tuesday on the ensuing Bonalu Festival, which was attended by the Endowment Minister Konda Surekha and Hyderabad in-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. Minister Konda Surekha told the officials that Ashada Bonalu Jatara should be grandly held in all 28 temples and all departments should work in coordination to avoid any problems. The Minister further said that there were no budget constraints for the Bonalu festival and the government had already allocated Rs 20 crore. She said that if more funds are required, they would bring this to the attention of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and funds would be allocated, she said, adding the government would respond positively in this matter. She also said that the officials should take steps to ensure that the devotees do not face any difficulties anywhere. Reminding that Minister Ponnam Prabhakar had faced difficulties during the festivals last year, and this time, the minister directed the officials to prepare a special program and make arrangements so that such incidents do not recur. The first Bonam will begin in Golconda on June 26. After that, there will be Bonalu Jatara in Balkampet, Ujjaini Mahankali, and Lal Darwaja. There will also be rangams and big processions. The ministers directed the officials to complete the arrangements for that. The ministers asked that the cheques given to the temples should be coordinated and claimed before the festivals, and that the officials should work with the attitude of serving rather than doing their job. The ministers directed the police to coordinate with all departments to maintain law and order and also to take steps to prevent any lapses. Minister Konda Surekha directed the officials to collect everyone's opinions on the problems prevailing in the temples and ensure that there were no difficulties in the management of Bonalu Festival. GHMC Mayor Gadwal Vijaya Lakshmi, Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav, Principal Secretary of the Endowment Department Shailaja Ramaiyar, DGP Jitender, Endowment Director Venkata Rao, CP CV Anand, district collectors, senior police officers, and heads of various departments participated in this coordination review meeting.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Minister reviews arrangements for Bonalu festivities
Hyderabad: Endowment minister Konda Surekha on Tuesday directed officials to make necessary arrangements to ensure that the Ashada Bonalu festival is celebrated on a grand scale in all 28 temples across the city. "There is no shortfall of budget as the govt has allocated Rs 20 crore. If needed, the govt would allocate additional funds and bring the issue to the notice of the chief minister so that the festival is celebrated on a grand scale," the minister said at a review meeting. Referring to last year's incident at Balkampet temple, where minister Ponnam Prabhakar was allegedly not accorded proper protocol by temple authorities, the minister instructed officials to ensure that such incidents do not reoccur. "To avoid such issues, prepare a detailed plan of action outlining the necessary arrangements. Bonalu will kick off from Golconda on June 26, followed by festivities at Secunderabad Ujjaini Mahankali temple and Lal Darwaja Mahankali temple," she added. The minister asked the officials to coordinate with revenue and endowment departments to ensure all arrangements are in place for the festival.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Arrangements reviewed for Bonalu
Endowments Minister Konda Surekha has directed officials to make necessary arrangements for the smooth and successful conduct of Bonalu. The Minister, accompanied by Hyderabad in-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, reviewed the arrangements being made for the ensuing Bonalu festival with senior officials of civic and police departments on Tuesday. Bonalu, starting from the first Thursday of Aashada Masam of Telugu calendar, will be held in 28 temples in the GHMC and adjoining Ranga Reddy districts. Ms. Surekha directed the officials to ensure that there were no shortcomings in the arrangements. Government had already sanctioned ₹20 crore for the smooth conduct of the festival and steps should be taken to see that there was no scope for complaints from any quarters, she said. Police Commissioner C.V. Anand said that DJs will not get permission to use high-decibel music systems.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Konda Surekha reviews on Bonalu festival, gives directions to officials
Minister Konda Surekha announced that a meeting was held with officials from all departments on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming Bonalu Festival. The government has requested Rs. 30 crore for the festivities, with Rs. 20 crore already allocated. Last year's celebration occurred smoothly, although there were issues in a few areas. This year, efforts are underway to ensure a seamless event, with special attention given to preventing stampedes during VIP moments. Minister Surekha emphasised the importance of ensuring that Joginis do not encounter any difficulties during the festivities. She expressed a desire to improve the celebrations compared to previous years, noting the positive feedback received from devotees from neighbouring states during the recent Saraswati Pushkaras. Officials have been instructed to maintain a professional demeanour, treat all attendees with respect, and facilitate smooth darshan. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar added that officials should revise the 2024 action plan and prepare adequately for 2025, ensuring that mistakes from the previous year are not repeated. The Bonalu festivities will commence with the first Bonam at Golkonda Jagadambika Ammavari. A comprehensive action plan is in progress to ensure the successful execution of various events, including the Golkonda Jatara, Balkampet Yellamma Thalli annual wedding, and the Ammavari Ambari procession. Minister Prabhakar noted that with the addition of new temples, an extra 10 per cent of funding may be necessary and urged a swift completion of the endowment and revenue department cheque distribution. Both ministers highlighted the collective responsibility of all departments to uphold the sanctity of the event, with an emphasis on serving the Goddess rather than merely fulfilling a duty. They expressed hope that the festival will proceed without issues, blessed by the Goddess.
