Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala offers prayers at Lal Darwaza on Bonalu
Hyderabad, August 9
Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala offered prayers at the Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple at Lal Darwaza in Hyderabad on Sunday on the occasion of the Bonalu festival and prayed for the well-being of the people of Telangana and farmers.
Speaking on the occasion, Chamala said he had come to Hyderabad despite Parliament being in session, as he does every year, to offer prayers during the festival.
"Even though Parliament is in session, I have come to Hyderabad, as I do every year. We pray here for the people of the state. Today, I prayed to the Goddess to bless the farmers," Chamala said.
Meanwhile, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao, along with party leaders, offered prayers at temples in Hyderabad's Old City on Sunday on the occasion of the Bonalu festival.
KTR, along with former minister and Deputy Floor Leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav, visited several temples and offered prayers to the Goddess.
The BRS leaders visited the Yedu Gulla Pochamma Temple in Nampally, Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple at Lal Darwaza and the Mir Alam Sri Mahankali Temple during their visit.
KTR and Talasani Srinivas Yadav offered prayers at the temples as part of the Bonalu celebrations.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday visited the Amberpet Mahakali Temple in Hyderabad and offered prayers on the occasion of the Bonalu festival.
Speaking on the occasion, Reddy said Bonalu is celebrated in Telangana to seek the blessings of the Goddess, with women playing a special role by carrying decorated Bonalu offerings from their homes in processions and offering them to the Goddess. "Bonalu festival in Telangana is celebrated to seek the blessings of the Goddess. Women play a special role, carrying decorated Bonalu offerings from their homes in processions and offering them to the Goddess," Reddy said.
He said devotees pray through the festival for peace, good rains, protection from natural calamities, and the well-being and prosperity of all.
Reddy extended his heartfelt wishes to all devotees celebrating Bonalu.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The Bonalu festival is so special for us Telugu people. Women carrying the Bonalu on their heads, the rhythmic beats of the drums, and the devotion - it's a beautiful sight. Glad to see our leaders taking time to participate despite their busy schedules.
Every politician suddenly becomes religious during election time. But I must say, Bonalu is one festival where people genuinely participate. Whether the MPs come or not, the real devotees are the common people who have been celebrating this for generations.
I was at the Lal Darwaza temple yesterday and the atmosphere was electric! So many devotees, the ghatam procession, and the devotion of women was touching. This is what makes our Telangana culture unique. Hope the Goddess blesses our farmers as the MP prayed. 🌾
It's good that leaders are respecting our local traditions. But we should also remember that while they pray for farmers, the actual support to farmers in terms of MSP, loan waivers, and irrigation projects needs to be strengthened. Prayers are good, but action matters more.
Bonalu is all about the women of Telangana! The way they fast, prepare the offerings, and dance with joy is inspiring. Seeing politicians participate is fine, but the real stars are the mothers and sisters who keep this tradition alive. Jai Mahankali! 🔱
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