Telangana state official festival Bonalu will begin on July 15. Every year this jatara is celebrated by devotees with utmost respect. Gatotsavam, Kolupu, Pothuraju, Bali, rangam and Saganampadam (farewell) are the highlights of this event.
2018 Bonala Jatara Dates
July 15 – The procession starts from Langarhouse
July 22, 23 – Golconda Mahankali Jatara
July 29,30 – Secunderabad Ujjani Mahakali Jatara (29th Jatara, 30th rangam), Balkampet Yellamma Jatara
August 5 – Old City Bonala Jatara
(Lal Darwaza Simha Wahini, Chilkalguda Mysamma, Haribauli Akkanna Madanna, Shalibanda Mutyalamma)
The festival is also celebrated in many other parts of the twin cities.