Hyderabad: VC Sajjanar, Hyderabad City Commissioner, inaugurated the Ghatam procession, part of Bonalu celebrations in Old City, on Monday, August 10.
The pivotal event took place at the historic Akkanna Madanna Mahankali Temple after the CP visited the temple and offered prayers.
Sajjanar addressed the gathering and expressed happiness at inaugurating the sacred event at the temple. He prayed that the grace of Goddess Mahankali would always remain upon the citizens of Hyderabad.
He explained that extensive security measures were in place to ensure the procession proceeds smoothly without inconvenience to devotees or untoward incidents.
The Ghatam procession, which began in Haribowli, would pass through Gaulipura, Lal Darwaaza, and Shalibanda before concluding at Nayapul, he said.
Sajjanar noted that over the past month, Bonalu festivities across the city, at Golconda, Balkampet, Ujjaini Mahankali, and Lal Darwaza, had concluded grandly with the cooperation of devotees.
The CP extended his gratitude to the temple trustees, organisers, officials from various government departments, and the devotees who contributed to the success of the festivities on behalf of the city police.
