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- Lakhs of devotees gathered at the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad on Sunday, August 2, 2026, to celebrate the annual Bonalu festival and offer prayers to Goddess Mahankali.
- Devotees began arriving as early as 5 a.m., with queues stretching for nearly a kilometre and waiting times rising sharply after 8 a.m. amid 30°C afternoon heat.
- Women carried bonams — earthen pots with rice cooked with milk and jaggery — while Potharaju performers and traditional drumming added to the festivities.
- Police personnel and volunteers managed the heavy crowds, with separate queues for women and barricades along the temple routes.
What to watch next
- How crowd management and queue arrangements hold up as festivities continue
- Whether weather conditions remain favourable for the remaining Bonalu celebrations
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