Hyderabad, July 28 (Reporter) Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy described Bonalu as a unique and grand festival celebrated across Telangana, including in Bhagyanagar and its remote areas and villages. Speaking to the media after offering prayers to Goddess Mahankali in Amberpet during the Bonalu festival, Reddy said, "Bonalu is a festival where the goddesses wish for the happiness of all people, the prevention of natural calamities and toxic fevers, and the arrival of good rains and bountiful dairy crops. It is primarily a women's festival. Regardless of their economic status, people from all walks of life happily offer bonums to the goddess from every household and visit the goddess in the temples." Reddy said, "In the city of Hyderabad today, wherever you go, whether to any house or temple, you can see the festive atmosphere. People from all walks of life celebrate the Bonalu festival every year with devotion." "On this occasion, I would like to wish the people of Bhagyanagar, Hyderabad, and Telangana a very Happy Bonalu festival. Bonalu is a festival to worship nature. We all must protect nature and worship Shakti. I pray that Amma's blessings be upon the 140 crore people of this country to make the country strong," Reddy said. He said, "We have been organizing a wonderful Bonalu festival for many years at the Mahankali Ammavari temple in Amberpet. Regardless of politics, people from all walks of life celebrate this Bonalu festival with great devotion for ten days." "In the villages, everyone comes together. Even in Amberpet, everyone unites to celebrate the Bonalu festival. On this occasion, people from Amberpet and the surrounding areas visit the goddess and receive blessings. The temple committee has also made wonderful arrangements to ensure that devotees do not face any difficulties, Reddy added...////...