Hyderabad, July 20 -- As part of the ongoing Ashada Bonalu festival, Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu on Sunday offered silk clothes to Goddess Sri Mahankali at the historic Sri Akkanna Madanna Temple in Haribowli on behalf of the state government and performed special pujas.
Extending festive greetings, Sridhar Babu said Bonalu is not just a festival but a powerful expression of Telangana's cultural heritage and collective spirit. "Bonalu reflects our identity, unity, and the deep devotion that runs through our history," he said.
The Minister added that the government has released Rs 20 crore for Bonalu celebrations in Hyderabad, supporting 2,783 temples in the city.
He assured that the Revanth Reddy-led government is...