Hyderabad, July 13: The narrow alleys leading up to the Lal Darwaza Mahankali Temple were filled with a surge of colours as Devotees of Goddess Mahankali thronged the streets to catch a glimpse of their beloved deity being carried as the yellow-hued Gatalu on Bonalu day.
Bonalu
Gatalu are idols of Mahankali decorated with colourful flowers. The devotees carried these idols from smaller temples and several homes to the Lal Darwaza Temple, as few days before the Bonalu, the temple sends out invites to smaller shrines around the city to participate in the revelry. The tradition of carrying Gatalu is one that is unique only to the Bonalu celebrations held at Lal Darwaza.
Among the devotees dotting the street, is Potharaju’s, the brother of Mahankali who with chests puffed out with pride, painted faces they were seen swaying to the beating of drums during the procession. But the most enthralling sight at the procession are those who were dressed as Mahankali, the fire breathers, tiger dancers and artistes dressed as gods and demi-gods.
Meanwhile Animal Husbandry Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav on Thursday reviewed the arrangements for the Bonalu procession to be taken out on 16th and 17th July.
The minister, along with senior officials of various departments, visited Hari Bowli, Gowlilpura and Lal Darwaza and inspected the arrangements made so far. Speaking to media persons on the occasion, he said that the State Government has made elaborate arrangements for the procession by spending nearly Rs. 5.50 crore on 220 different works. He said that uninterrupted supply of power and drinking water would be ensured during the two days of festival.
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