Lal Darwaza Simhavahini Mahankali Bonalu started in a grand manner at old city, reflecting the Telangana culture and traditions.
The programme started with Baliharana at 4 am, followed by Mahabhishekham at 6 am. Telugu Desam Rajya Sabha Member Devendar Goud along with family members offered the first Bonam to the Goddess and prayers at the temple. Eleven main temples in the old city were specially decorated for the festival. The organizers said that they were organizing the Bonalu festival as 104th Annual Brahmostvalu.
The Lal Darwaza bonalu festivities were going on with religious fervour and much fanfare at several temples in the old city area. People thronged the temples right from early morning. The police have made elaborate bandobust arrangements at all the temples in the old city.
—NSS