A.P CM Prays for bountiful rains at Ujjaini Mahankali Temple

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                                A.P CM Prays for bountiful rains

Hyderabad 13th July 2014: Telangana Ashadha maasa Bonalu at Secunderabad Kick started on a grand note today amid traditionally attired women with Bonam on their heads stood in long queues patiently for their turn for the darshan of the presiding deity of Ujjain Mahankali Temple. Devotees from various parts of the state have thronged at the temple from 6 am in the morning and form a beeline queue.

VIPs Attend Bonalu :
A number of VIPs, including the Chief Minister of Telangana KCR,CM of A.P N. Chandrababu Naidu, Secunderabad M.P Bandaru Dattatreya, MLA T. Srinivas Yadav, Telangana Ministers Nayini Narasimha Reddy,Padma Rao,Etela Rajender have paid a visit for the Darshan.
A.P. CM Chandrababu Naidu:
Babu said, He has prayed the deity for a bountiful rainfall this year and Telugu People from both the states should move ahead for better prospects in the near future.
Home Minister of Telangana –Nayini Narasimha Reddy:
We prayed the presiding deity for Separate state for Telangana last year and  the same has been fulfilled.People believe the deity as the powerful one who showers her blessing to make their dreams come true.
He made some funny Comments “Ishtamunnatha Tintaru and Istamunnatha Thagutharu” on Bonalu day to make all belated and laugh.

The administration made elaborate arrangements like putting up barricades, first-aid stalls and provision for drinking water. A strong posse of police was on bandobust, monitored by the Commissioner, Maheder Reddy.