Telangana celebrates traditional Hindu festival, Bonalu

Bonalu is a popular festival celebrated in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, dedicated to Goddess Mahakali.

During this festival, the different forms of Mahakali are worshipped, including Mysamma, Dokkalamma, Pedamma, Pochamma, Yellamma, Poleramma and Ankalamma.

The devotees offer cooked rice with milk and jaggery in an earthen or brass pot, decorated with neem leaves, turmeric and vermilion. Bonalu is celebrated in the month of Ashada (July-August).