A riot of colour, devotion and drumbeats: Bonalu draws lakhs to Ujjaini Mahankali temple

A major highlight of the day’s festivities was the spirited performance by the Potharajus, bare-chested men daubed in turmeric and vermillion, dancing to the beat of traditional drums

​A major highlight of the day’s festivities was the spirited performance by the Potharajus, bare-chested men daubed in turmeric and vermillion, dancing to the beat of traditional drums