# Vijay Deverakonda, Sandeep Reddy Vanga join Bonalu festivities in Hyderabad

2026-08-09T10:56:22+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Vijay Deverakonda, his brother Anand Deverakonda and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga visited the Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple in Hyderabad's Old City on the final day of Bonalu celebrations. Vijay told the crowd it was his first visit to the temple and that he sought the goddess's blessings. Actress Faria Abdullah also joined festivities at the Miralam Mandi temple, dancing to dappu beats in a traditional half saree. Other Telugu stars including Vaishnavi Chaitanya and Manchu Manoj were spotted at various temples. The Bonalu season, which began in mid-July, concluded with processions and rituals.

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- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/sandeep-reddy-vanga-vijay-deverakonda-faria-abdullah-celebrate-bonalu-with-fans-in-old-city-watch-101786357347427.html>

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