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Vijay Deverakonda visits historic Mahankali temple for Bonalu
Actor Vijay Deverakonda, along with his brother Anand and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, visited the Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple in Hyderabad’s Lal Darwaza on August 9 during the Bonalu celebrations. Times of…
The Story in Brief
Actor Vijay Deverakonda, along with his brother Anand and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, visited the Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple in Hyderabad’s Lal Darwaza on August 9 during the Bonalu celebrations. Times of India reports that the trio offered special pujas and broke coconuts as part of the festivities. Speaking at the event, Deverakonda said it was his first time seeking the goddess’s blessings at the temple and prayed for everyone’s wishes. A large crowd of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor. The two-day Bonalu festival continues on August 10 at temples in Sultan Shahi and Hari Bowli.
The Indian Opinion
Bonalu is a centuries-old festival of devotion, but coverage often zeroes in on the star rather than the ritual. Vijay Deverakonda’s presence brought crowds and cameras, yet thousands of ordinary devotees throng the same temple without fanfare. The festival’s spirit lies in collective faith, not celebrity cameos. Will the media next year devote equal space to the temple priests and the traditions they uphold?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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