Kachiguda Mahankali Temple is known among the devotees for following the Bengali culture and tradition in offerings, pooja and other religious activities and functions with a lot of perfection. The Bengali communities living in the State of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana visit this particular temple with great dedication and commitment. During the Bonalu festival, it is the best time to visit this temple. It is really famous for the Bonalu procession. On the occasion of Bonalu, the entire temple is brightly illuminated with earthen lamps. The street and lanes leading to the temple is dotted with vendors selling different varieties of flowers and other material that are required for the offerings and poojas. During the Bonalu procession, families with their whole family members, relatives and close friends deck out in colorful traditional attire plus women wholeheartedly carrying decorated pots that are filled with Bonam. It is to be highly noted that Bonam comprises of cooked rice, boiled milk plus sugar on their heads carried out to the street plus gently marched to the temple premises to the loud beats of the trademark drums with several revelers breaking into impromptu dances with great enthusiasm.
Kachiguda Mahankali Temple is strongly believed to existing in this region much before the period of Muslim rule in this region. There are no proper records related to when it was actually constructed. It has withstood during the period of Muslim rulers indicated the real significance of this temple and the respect shown by the local people and adherent devotees.
Kachiguda Mahankali Temple is located in the old city of Lal Darwaza near the Charminar and Mecca Masjid. It is one of the popular Hindu spot among the Islamic building structure. Even, the Muslim communities of this area have high esteem towards this particular temple. This temple premises is completely walled with an entry and exist towers. The main temple is bigger in size when compared with other temples within the temple complex. The flooring and ceiling of this temple is well-decorated as per the Bengali culture and tradition. The pillars are carved with images of several Hindu Gods and Goddess related to Hindu epics and Puranas. The temple's courtyard is really big which is suitable for conducting various types of religious activities and functions. The architectural splendor provides yet another feature and reason for devotees to visit this temple. It is simply outstanding and well planned that makes it one of the most popular temple in the state.
Kachiguda Mahankali Temple is popular for conducting Navarathri poojas and Bonalu festival with a lot of perfection. It is one of the Kali temples where all the rules and regulations related to Bengali culture and tradition are perfectly followed by the temple authorities. A large number of adherent devotees and local people visit this temple on these important festive occasion and events with much dedication and commitment. The important festivals that are grandly celebrated at this particular temple are Bengali New Year, Bhai Phonta, Kali Puja/Lakshmi Puja, Rathayatra, Raksha Bandhan, Saraswati Puja, Kojagari Lakhsmi Puja, Shivaratri, Akshay Tritiya, Chhath, Diwali, Dhanteras, Bhau-Beej, Holi, Maha Shivaratri, Makar Sankranti, Navratri, Dasara, Durga Puja, Gandheswari Puja, Dolyatra, Ganesh Chaturthi, Guru Purnima, Jagadhhatri Puja, Janmashtami, Ganga Dussehra, Snana Yatra, Bipattarini Brata, Jhulan Yatra, Viswakarma Puja, Annakut Utsab, Kartik Puja, Itu Puja, Basanti Puja, Kalpataru Utsab, Mahalaya, Paush Parban, Pohela Falgun, Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti, Jamai Shasthi, Charak Puja, Rathayatra of Mahesh, Gajan, Basanta Utsav, Vijayadashami and Vat Purnima.
These entire festivals are celebrated with great farvour, pomp and show, attracting huge number of devotees and visitors from across India and the region.