Question

Explain briefly what happens during the festival of Bonalu.

Answer 1

Instructions:
Your answer must have the following points -

• Explain what Bonalu is.
• Talk about what happens during the festival.

Solution:

• Bonalu is an extremely popular folk festival in the state of Telangana.
  
• During Bonalu, they worship the Goddesses and offer food, which is later distributed to everyone.
  
• The women carry ‘Ghatams’ or decorated pots filled with flowers on their heads. They also carry brass vessels or clay pots filled with cooked rice which is decorated with neem leaves.
  
• The male dancers known as Pothurajus, lead the procession by lashing whips and holding neem leaves.