Govt. sanctioned ₹15.05 crore for Bonalu festival at 3,427 temples from July 16: Ponnam Prabhakar
The Telangana government has sanctioned ₹15.05 crore to support Bonalu festival celebrations across 3,427 temples in the GHMC area. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar stated that the funding aims to ensure a safe and organized experience for the large number of expected devotees.
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Government funding for cultural and religious festivals highlights the intersection of public administration and community heritage preservation.
Transport Minister and Hyderabad in-charge Ponnam Prabhakar said the government had sanctioned ₹15.05 crore for 3,427 temples in the erstwhile GHMC limits for the conduct of Bonalu festivities scheduled from July 16 to August 13.
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