- The annual Bonalu Festival was organized in Telangana’s capital Hyderabad, especially in parts of the old city.
- This festival is celebrated every year during the Hindu lunar month of Ashadha. Bonalu is an annual festival celebrated in parts of Telangana including Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
- The festival is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali, who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The word ‘Bonam’ in Telugu means ‘food’ or ‘feast’.