Artists dressed as Hindu Goddess MahaKali performs while during the beginning of procession of one month traditional festival of 'Bonalu' at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad on Sunday. Photo: G. Ramakrishna
The decorated Bonalu chariot as part of procession near Golconda Fort on Sunday. Photo: G. Ramakrishna
The Bonalu procession being taken out of Golconda Fort on Sunday. Photo: G. Ramakrishna
People gather in large numbers at Golconda Fort before start of the annual Bonalu procession on Sunday. Photo: G. Ramakrishna
Artist dressed as Hindu Goddess Mahankali performs during the beginning of onalu procession at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad on Sunday. Photo: G. Ramakrishna
The Bonalu procession being taken out near Golconda Fort on Sunday. The Annual festival got off to a glittering start at the Sri Jagadamba Temple atop the Golconda Fort. Photo: G. Ramakrishna
The Annual ‘Bonalu’ Festival got off to a glittering start at the Sri Jagadamba Temple atop the Golconda Fort on Sunday. Photo: G. Ramakrishna
Potharajus dancing in gay abandon as they lead the Bonalu procession at Golconda Fort on Sunday. Photo: G. Ramakrishna
Potharajus dancing in gay abandon as they lead the Bonalu procession near Golconda Fort on Sunday. The Annual ‘Bonalu’ Festival got off to a glittering start at the Sri Jagadamba Temple atop the Golconda Fort. Photo: G. Ramakrishna