Hyderabad, Aug. 2 -- Thousands of devotees gathered at Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad on Sunday to offer prayers to Goddess Mahankali on the occasion of the annual Ujjaini Mahakali Bonalu festival, one of Telangana's most significant religious and cultural celebrations.

From the early hours of the day, devotees arrived at the temple carrying traditional Bonam offerings in decorated earthen pots containing rice, jaggery, curd, and water as part of the long-standing ritual dedicated to Goddess Mahakali.

The temple premises witnessed a festive atmosphere as worshippers participated in the celebrations with devotion and enthusiasm.

The Telangana State government and police made extensive arrangements to facilitate a smooth and ord...