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Telangana Earmarks Rs 20 Crore for Bonalu Festival and Plans Further Funding Appeal

The Rs 20 Crore package will fund aesthetic temple upgrades with reinforced crowd controls ahead of the June 26 festival

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Overview

  • The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 20 Crore for this year’s Bonalu celebrations starting June 26.
  • Endowments Minister Konda Surekha will petition Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for additional funds after authorities received ₹10 Crore less than the ₹30 Crore requested.
  • Disbursements will cover painting, flower decorations and LED lighting at more than 3,000 temples managed by the Endowments Department and affiliated committees.
  • Officials will implement enhanced crowd management measures to prevent stampede‐like incidents and ensure unobstructed access for Joginis and other devotees.
  • Ministers and MLAs are scheduled to offer traditional pattu garments at 28 prominent temples in Hyderabad as part of a grander festival program.