Bonalu 2027: Telangana’s Festival of the Mother Goddess

Bonalu - Telangana's Ashada Festival

About Bonalu Bonalu is a folk festival dedicated to the Mother Goddess, celebrated with particular fervour across Telangana, especially in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and the surrounding Telangana region. It is one of the two official state festivals of Telangana (alongside Bathukamma) and has been included in the list of India’s intangible cultural heritage. Meaning and Ritual … Read more

Ashada Masam 2026 Dates, Importance, Significance & Festivals in Ashada Month

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In traditional Hindu Lunar Calendar, Ashada Masam is the 4th month of the year, usually begins in the month of June and ends in the month of July according to the Gregorian calendar. After Chaitra, Vaisakha and Jyeshta, the next month is Ashada and it marks the arrival of monsoon. This month is called Shunya Masam (Null Month). … Read more