Overview
- The Telangana government approved ₹15.05 crore to support Bonalu rites at 3,427 temples across the old GHMC limits for the month‑long programme running from July 16 to August 13.
- Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar directed specialised deployments of the Task Force, Rapid Action Force, City Armed Reserve, Quick Reaction Teams and SHE Teams to major temples to manage crowds and prevent harassment.
- District Collector Priyanka Ala inspected the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Temple at Golconda and ordered interdepartmental measures including queue lines, barricades, uninterrupted power, drinking water and bio‑toilets plus an electric buggy for elderly devotees.
- The government scheduled key temple events with Balkampet Yellamma set for July 20–22, Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu and Rangam on August 2–3, and Lal Darwaza Simhavahini Bonalu on August 9, and will present traditional pattu vastrams at about 30 major shrines.
- Officials expect lakhs of devotees to attend, have highlighted women's safety after 644 past harassment cases, and warn residents to expect traffic controls, crowd routes and intense civic services in neighbourhoods around major temples.