Governor offers traditional Bonam at Raj Bhavan temple

Hyderabad, Aug 8: Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan has offered traditional Bonam and performed as part of the Ashada masam Bonalu celebrations at the Raj Bhavan temple, here, on Sunday.

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, carrying the traditional bonam on her head, came in a procession in pure traditional Telangana style from her official residence to the temple.

The Governor’s family members and other members of the Raj Bhavan pariwar joined Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan in the celebrations.

The Raj Bhavan wore a festive look, while the traditional Telangana Bonalu songs rented the air inside the sprawling Raj Bhavan complex.

The Governor in tune with the Telangana traditions and culture carried the Bonam and offered it to the presiding deity ammavaru at the temple. She took part in the elaborate puja and performed rituals.

“I prayed for the prosperity and development of our nation and Telangana and the wellbeing of all the people,” she said.

The Governor greeted all the employees and their family members on the occasion.

Secretary to Governor K. Surendra Mohan and other senior officials joined the Governor in the Bonalu State festival celebrations in Raj Bhavan.