Sun Jun 29 13:48:42 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The article reports on the Bonalu celebrations at the Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada, India. The Hyderabad Ummadi Devalayala Uregimpu Committee offered a ‘Bangaru Bonam’ (golden offering) to Goddess Kanaka Durga as part of the Aashada Maasam festivities. The procession included traditional cultural performances, and state officials welcomed the committee. Devotees prayed for good rains, crops, health, and peace.

**News Article:**

**Golden Offering Highlights Bonalu Celebrations at Kanaka Durga Temple**

**Vijayawada, India – June 29, 2025** – The Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada was alive with vibrant celebrations today as the Hyderabad Ummadi Devalayala Uregimpu Committee presented a ‘Bangaru Bonam’ (golden offering) to Goddess Kanaka Durga. The offering marked a significant event in the ongoing Aashada Maasam Utsavams.

The committee, led by President Gopisetti Raghavendar, started a procession from Brahmana Veedhi, accompanied by traditional performances including ‘Dappu Nrutyam’, ‘Kolatam’, ‘Nemali Nrutyam’, and ‘Tappetlu’. The procession made its way to the Indrakeeladri temple.

State Minister for Endowments Anam Ramnarayana Reddy and Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devastanam Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik welcomed the committee. Jogini Shyamala Devi officially handed over the ‘Bangaru Bonam’ to temple officials.

“Elaborate arrangements were made for the ‘Bangaru Bonam samarpana’,” said Mr. Seena Naik, adding that the temple welcomed devotees and offered ‘teerdha prasadams’ according to tradition.

“We offered obeisance to Goddess Durga Devi and prayed for good rains, crops, health, and peace for the people in both the Telugu States,” stated Mr. Raghavendar.

Large numbers of devotees visited the Kanaka Durga temple throughout the day, contributing to the festive atmosphere on Indrakeeladri.

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