Hyderabad in-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held a review meeting with officials of various departments on the conduct of Bonalu — a festival that reverberates with the culture of Telangana — at Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Devasthanam in Secunderabad.
Mr. Prabhakar said the festival has no political overtones as it was a public festival and it should be conducted devoid of politics. He said irrespective of the government arrangements, the participation and support of locals would make it a smooth affair and wanted them to cooperate with the government.
Mr. Prabhakar said the review was held for the conduct of the festival in 3,600 temples across the city though the major celebrations are organised at Golconda, Ujjain Mahakali, Balkampet and Lal Darwaza temples.
He said the devotees carrying the bonam were more important to the temple authorities than the VIPs.
Meanwhile, the Minister also announced the schedule of VIPs who would present silk clothes to the goddess at various temples on the days the festival is celebrated.
