Hyderabad, June 10 -- The Telangana Government has allocated Rs. 20 crore for the annual Bonalu festival to be celebrated from June 26.
Bonalu is a traditional Hindu festival centred on the Goddess Mahakali from Telangana. This festival is celebrated annually in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, as well as in other parts of the state
Minister for Endowments Konda Surekha, who conducted a review meeting with the officials concerned over the arrangements to be made for the successful conduct of the Bonalu festival, here on Tuesday, said the government was asked for Rs. 30 crore for the festival, but Rs. 20 crore was allocated.
The funds will be utilized for giving an aesthetic look to temples during Bonalu celebrations, she sa...