# Kumkumarchana held at historic Gandimaisamma Temple ahead of Bonalu 2026-08-08T03:37:16+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Telangana Today reports that a special Kumkumarchana ritual was held at the Sri Gandimaisamma Temple in Asif Nagar on the last Friday of Ashada Masam. Hundreds of women devotees performed the prayers, seeking the blessings of Gandimaisamma Ammavaru. The ritual is conducted annually ahead of the Bonalu festival. The temple is revered as the Grama Devatha of Asif Nagar and holds deep spiritual significance. Temple committee members, including K. Sai Baba and others, said they are making elaborate arrangements for the expected heavy turnout during the Bonalu celebrations. ## Coverage - telanganatoday.com Tags: Ashada Masam, Bonalu, Gandimaisamma Temple, Hyderabad, Kumkumarchana Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kumkumarchana-held-at-historic-gandimaisamma-temple-ahead-of-bonalu/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kumkumarchana-held-at-historic-gandimaisamma-temple-ahead-of-bonalu/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.