July 2024 Calendar Telugu Hyderabad
A Personal Experience
As a resident of Hyderabad, I have always been fascinated by the rich culture and traditions of Telugu people. One thing that always excites me is the celebration of festivals and events. July 2024 is no exception as it is filled with a plethora of festivals and events that are celebrated with great pomp and show. I am eagerly looking forward to it, and I want to share my excitement with you all.
Events and Festivals
July 2024 is filled with a range of events and festivals. Some of the most notable ones are:
- Bonalu
- Guru Purnima
- Bathukamma
- Nag Panchami
- Varalakshmi Vratam
Bonalu
Bonalu is a festival that is celebrated in honor of the Goddess Mahakali. It is celebrated by the women of Telangana, and it involves offering food, flowers, and other items to the goddess. The festival is celebrated on the first Sunday of July every year.
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is a festival that is celebrated to honor the teachers and gurus. It is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Ashadha. On this day, people visit their gurus and offer them gifts and pay their respects.
Bathukamma
Bathukamma is a festival that is celebrated by the women of Telangana. It involves making floral arrangements and offering them to the goddess Gauri. The festival is celebrated for nine days, and it culminates on the day of Durgashtami.
Nag Panchami
Nag Panchami is a festival that is celebrated to honor the snake god. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shravana. People offer milk and honey to the snakes and seek their blessings.
Varalakshmi Vratam
Varalakshmi Vratam is a festival that is celebrated to seek the blessings of the goddess Lakshmi. It is celebrated on the second Friday of the month of Shravana. On this day, women fast and offer prayers to the goddess for the well-being of their families.
Events and Festivals Celebration
The celebration of these events and festivals is a grand affair in Hyderabad. People dress up in traditional attire, and the city is decorated with lights and flowers. The streets are filled with the sound of music and dance, and people indulge in delicious food and sweets.
Bonalu is celebrated with great fervor in the city. The streets are filled with processions of women carrying pots on their heads, and they dance to the beats of drums. The offerings are made to the goddess, and people seek her blessings for a prosperous life.
Guru Purnima is celebrated in schools and colleges, and the students pay their respects to their teachers. The gurus are felicitated, and they are thanked for their contribution to the students’ lives.
Bathukamma is celebrated in every household, and women make floral arrangements and offer them to the goddess. The streets are filled with the sound of music and dance, and people indulge in delicious food and sweets.
Nag Panchami is celebrated by offering milk and honey to the snakes. People visit the snake pits and offer their prayers to the snake god. The festival is celebrated with great devotion and reverence.
Varalakshmi Vratam is celebrated by women who fast and offer their prayers to the goddess Lakshmi. They seek her blessings for the well-being of their families, and they prepare delicious food for the occasion.
Question and Answer
Q. What is the significance of Bonalu?
A. Bonalu is celebrated to honor the goddess Mahakali. It is believed that she protects the people from evil spirits and diseases.
Q. When is Guru Purnima celebrated?
A. Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Ashadha, which falls in July or August.
Q. What is the significance of Bathukamma?
A. Bathukamma is celebrated to seek the blessings of the goddess Gauri. It is believed that she brings prosperity and happiness to the households.
FAQs
Q. What are the other festivals celebrated in Telangana?
A. Some of the other festivals celebrated in Telangana are Diwali, Dussehra, Ugadi, and Sankranti.
Q. What is the traditional attire worn during festivals?
A. Women usually wear sarees or salwar kameez, while men wear dhoti kurta or sherwani.
Q. What are the traditional dishes prepared during festivals?
A. Some of the traditional dishes prepared during festivals are biryani, pulao, sweets, and snacks.