Nature worship is a part of all cultures of the world. In Indian tradition, that nature is measured as Shaktisvarupini as Jagan Mata and festivals are held. When Lord Varuna is compassionate and touches the pudami, Ayura is a begging bonam for the blessings of the sick. Ujjain Mahankali bonalu are unique among these celebrations.
It is believed by the devotees that Jagan Mata Ujjain comes to her home in the month of Mahankali Ashadha and on this occasion they take care of their well- being here. That is why the celebrations start from the first Sunday of this month. With these Bonas, the whole city gets spiritual beauty for months. Among these Ujjain Mahankali Bonalu have a special feature. According to Sthalapuranam... in the year 1813 Suriti Appiah of Secunderabad was working in the military tower of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh- there was a local outbreak of cholera. Hundreds of people died due to this. Then he promised to visit the goddess there and protect her from the disease, and if that happens, he will dedicate an idol and perform puja in Secunderabad. In 1815 after Appaiah returned He installed a wooden idol and named Ujjai as Mahankali.
The festival is...
Fifteen days before the festival of Bonalu, the festival begins with the bringing of the Nayas to Amma's home. This is called Ghatotsavam. All the streets are paraded on Ammavaru ghatam till the eve of Bonala. The offering of bonalu is the main event of this fair. Bonam is rice that is offered with devotion to Mahankali.
The sector program is conducted the next day. In this, a woman stands on a pot in the Matangeshwari temple in the temple face mandapam and tells the future. After that a portrait of Amma is placed on a specially decorated elephant and paraded with mangal instruments. Saganam seva will be held across various parts of the city to the Mettu Guda area with poturajus in the ghatam. Bones end with this cell. Devotees reach Daru's houses with the joy of receiving Amma's grace.
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