Sajjanar Offers Prayers at Lal Darwaza Temple Ahead of Bonalu Festival
Sajjanar highlighted the rich history of Lal Darwaza temple, noting that the tradition of celebrating Ashada Bonalu festival with deep devotion has been faithfully observed for the past 120 years
Hyderabad: On the eve of Ashada Bonalu festival, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar participated in the traditional Shikhara Pooja and Dhwajarohanam ceremonies held at Sri Simhavahini Mahankali temple in Lal Darwaza on Friday.
He offered special prayers to the deity within the temple premises. Inviting the City Police Commissioner to these sacred rituals has been a long-standing tradition during the annual Bonalu celebrations.
Speaking on the occasion, Sajjanar highlighted the rich history of Lal Darwaza temple, noting that the tradition of celebrating Ashada Bonalu festival with deep devotion has been faithfully observed for the past 120 years.
He informed that the Golconda and Balkampet Bonalu celebrations were completed peacefully. To ensure equal success at Lal Darwaza, joint coordination meetings have already been conducted with various government agencies, including GHMC, Water Works, Electricity, and R&B.
Under the supervision of South Zone police, security has been further intensified with additional force deployments. He assured that all necessary measures have been implemented so that visiting devotees face no inconvenience, with a total of 2,000 personnel detailed for bandobast duties.
He emphasized that the Crime Branch and 'SHE Teams' will maintain round-the-clock surveillance to prevent instances of eve-teasing, chain snatching, and pickpocketing. He urged devotees and temple committee members to extend their full cooperation to the police force to ensure the festivities conclude in a peaceful and joyful atmosphere.
