Lashkar Bonalu (Secunderabad Bonalu Festival) is celebrated at Ujjaini Mahankali Temple. In 2026, Lashkar Bonalu date is August 2 and August 3.
Sunday – 2 August 2026 – Bonalu Jathara
Monday – 3 August 2026 – Rangam
Ghatam begins on July 30 for Lashkar Bonalu Jathara.
Bonalu Jatara, also known as Mahankali Bonalu Jatara or Mahankali Jathara, is an annual festival celebrated throughout Telangana rstate, especially in twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad. In 2026, Bonalu dates are: June 19, July 26, August 2 and August 9.
Secunderabad Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu is celebrated on third Sunday in Telugu Ashada masam. It is also known as Ashada Jatara Utsavalu.
In Hyderabad, Bonalu 2026 festivities start from 19 July. Each Sunday of Ashada month is celebrated as Bonalu in various regions of Hyderabad and Secunderabad twin cities.