
Peddamma Thalli Temple
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Jubilee Hills' powerful mother-goddess temple whose Bonalu processions turn the streets into a river of red and turmeric.
Why visit: Telangana's Bonalu tradition at its most spectacular urban shrine.
- ›Peddamma darshan
- ›Bonalu processions
- ›Golden chariot
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Best time
Year-round; Bonalu (Jul–Aug)
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹100–200
Duration
1 hr
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