Secunderabad, founded in 1806 when India was a British colony and located in Telangana, is considered among the biggest metropolises of the region together with its neighboring city Hyderabad. Indian, British and Pakistani people live together in peace in Secunderabad, which is a crowded city with its population of 213 thousand people. Indian is also spoken in the city beside English, which is the official language.
Whereas Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, where Hindu is adopted, is the most exclusive temple of the Hindus in the city, St. Mary’s Basilica, which was built for Christians to worship, impresses everyone. Cinema Sangeet showing Western movies is quite popular in the city, where Christians, Muslims and Hindus live together. The whole public participates with great enthusiasm in the Bonalu Jatara Festival, which embellishes the city and is held by Hindus, dancers and local musicians with colorful clothes give participants moments of pleasure. Agriculture, trade and industry constitute the economic structure in Secunderabad, a significant center for the Indian railway transport.
It rains little and summers are very hot in Secunderabad where steppe climate is dominant. Temperatures drop in the morning and evening, and the most rainfall is recorded between June and September in the district.