Rangam Warns Against Use of Drugs

The Hyderabad Old City Bonalu concluded on Monday evening with the Rangam at

Akkanna Madanna temple, Haribowli. Rangam Anuradha warned youth against

drugs and intoxication, urging people to abandon sinful practices and live

righteously.

Rangam Anuradha assured the devotees of the Goddess’ protection, recommended

performing the Rudra Homam, and criticised pseudo rituals. “Parents should

not give too much freedom to their children. They should be responsible. If

they walk without morals, they will face the consequences,” she said.

After the ritual, the earthen pot on which she stood was broken, and

devotees carried home its fragments.

The Ambari elephant Ghatam procession began from Akkanna Madanna temple

after a puja city police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar. The ghatam, carried on

the elephant, toured the Old City through Bhela, Lal Darwaza crossroads,

Pathergatti, Charminar and Nayapul. At the Mata temple, Nayapul, the Ghatam

was immersed in water, marking the conclusion of the festival.

From the morning, Rangam programmes were held at Nalapochamma temple,

Mahankali temple at Karwan, Akkanna Madanna Mahankali temple, Haribowli,

Mahankal Ammavari temple, Uppuguda, Simhavahini Mahankali temple, Lal

Darwaza and Mahankali temple, Mir Alam Mandi.

With GHMC elections due, several aspirants were active in arranging

gatherings and erecting billboards. Local leaders welcomed devotees at the

festivities.