"Other versions also include the mythological story and belief that revolves around the festival, says that this is the time when Goddess Mahakali comes back to her parental home, in Ashada Maasam or the period from late June to August, and so, this period is the most optimal time to offer "Bonalu" to the goddess.This can be compared to the treatment of a girl, who is married, and then returns to her birthplace, and is pampered by her parents.