Hyderabad, July 17 (Hydnow): Union Minister for Tourism G. Kishan Reddy today took part in the Sri Ujjaini Mahankali temple bonalu festival and offered prayers at the temple along with his family members. He also presented a bonam to the presiding deity on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Kishan Reddy extended bonalu greetings to the Hindu community. He told media persons he prayed to the presiding deity to show mercy on the people, who are suffering due to the recent floods. He said the Bonalu had also been held in the historic Golconda and added that they had been held in the City for a long time as a tradition while noting that a festival like bonalu is not seen anywhere in the entire country.
The Union minister said the poor and the rich take part in the bonalu festival and added that he also prayed for the prevention of seasonal diseases and problems to the people. He also prayed to the deity to ward off natural calamities and disasters in the State besides curbing the deadly coronavirus. (Hydnow)
Advertisements
Next Story:
-
BRS Leaders Held Protest Over CM Revanth’s Comments On BRS Women Leaders
BRS leaders staged protest condemning the objectionable comments made by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy against senior women BRS leaders P Sabitha Indra Reddy and V Sunitha Lakshma Reddy.
-
Strict Action Against People Who Collect Parking Fees Against Rules: GHMC Commissioner
GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Kata said that action has been taken against the malls and multiplexes that are charging parking fees contrary to the rules within the GHMC.
-
Osmania University Rescheduled Telangana SET
Osmania University on Thursday rescheduled the Telangana State Eligibility Test (TG SET), which will now be conducted from September 10 to 13.
-
Heavy Rains Warning In Telangana
The Indian Meteorological Department, (IMD) Hyderabad Center has warned that heavy rains will occur in many districts of Telangana state.
-
Four People Involved In Dacoity Offence Arrested
Maidardevpally and CCS Rajendra Nagar teams proceeded and apprehended the four offenders at Sasthripuram at Sasthripuram namely 1. Aqeel, 2. Adnan, 3. Mohd Saif, 4. Moshin
Now you can get the latest stories from Hydnow every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Hydnow Facebook page and Twitter and Instagram