Niharika Konidela Offers Bangaru Bonam at Hyderabad’s Mahankaleshwara Temple
August 8, 2026 Published by rajeshe092eb6a68
Actress and producer Niharika Konidela visited the Sri Mahankaleshwara Temple at Mir Alam Mandi in Hyderabad’s Old City amid the ongoing Bonalu festivities. She offered the traditional Bangaru Bonam to Goddess Mahankali and performed special prayers at the temple.
The temple priests accorded Niharika a warm welcome with Purna Kumbham. After participating in the special prayers amid Vedic chants and seeking the blessings of the Goddess, she was felicitated by the temple authorities.
During her visit, Temple Chairman Gajula Anjaiah explained the history of the temple to Niharika and briefed her about the significance, traditions, and celebrations associated with the Bonalu festival conducted under the temple’s auspices.
Speaking to the media, Niharika revealed that she could not visit the temple on the main Bonalu day because of her shooting schedule. She said she decided to visit the temple later to seek the blessings of Goddess Mahankali.
Niharika also spoke about her long-standing fascination with the Bonalu celebrations.
“Although I was born and brought up in Hyderabad, I have always been fascinated by women carrying Bonams in traditional attire during the Bonalu festival.”
She further shared an interesting coincidence surrounding her visit.
“A few days ago, I said that I wished someone would take me to Bonalu. I never imagined that my wish would be fulfilled so soon. I believe this is the Goddess’s blessing.”
Describing her experience at the temple as deeply spiritual, Niharika said the darshan left her with a sense of peace.
“The Goddess is immensely powerful. Today’s darshan was very peaceful and spiritually fulfilling. The divine radiance of the idol was truly mesmerizing. I pray that I get another opportunity to visit and seek the blessings of Amma once again.”
Niharika’s visit also attracted considerable attention from devotees. As word spread that the actress was at the temple, several devotees gathered around her premises, clicking photographs and selfies with her. The gathering added to the festive atmosphere surrounding the Bonalu celebrations.
