Rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of visitors at Bengaluru’s historic Lalbagh Botanical Garden, where the 220th Flower Show, going on as part of Independence Day celebrations, is attracting a huge response.
More than 28,000 people attended the Lalbagh Flower Show across the day, and the botanical garden was a sea of visitors. The high turnout has helped the annual floral show to become an attraction for people to see the flowers on display with a strong historical feature.
The flower show started on August 6 and will continue until August 17, allowing visitors to see the colourful displays during the Independence Day period.
28,000 Visitors In One Day
The fifth day of the flower show had a good turnout despite rainy weather.
According to the horticulture department data, more than 28,000 visitors came to Lalbagh on Monday, even though the rain continued in Bengaluru.
The large number of visitors also generated more than Rs 11 lakh in entry-fee revenue in a single day.
The turnout is significant because rain could have deterred people from going to the garden. Instead, families, tourists, and flower lovers came to Lalbagh to see the exhibition.
The horticulture department is pleased with the response, the website says, because visitors have been coming not only during weekends but also on weekdays.
Ganga Dynasty Theme Becomes Major Attraction
The main attraction of this year’s flower show is its “History of the Gangas” theme.
The exhibition showcases the history and cultural legacy of the Ganga dynasty through elaborate floral displays and artistic representations.
The historical sculptures and stories from the period of the Ganga have been recreated using flowers of different colours, creating a visual experience for the visitors.
Horticulture and history are the key to popularity in a theme so popular among people of different age groups.
Children and adults alike are taking part in the floral replicas and learning about the historical significance represented through the displays, the report says.
The theme also gives the annual flower show a distinctive character by connecting Karnataka's historical heritage with the state’s horticultural tradition.
Lakhs Of Flowers Used For The Exhibition
The scale of the floral arrangements is also one of the highlights of this year's event.
According to M. Jagadish, the Additional Director of the Parks, Gardens and Floriculture Division of the Horticulture Department, approximately 2.15 lakh chrysanthemums in white, yellow, pink, and rust colours are being used during the first six days of the exhibition.
In addition, around 90,000 red and orange roses are being used.
Together, approximately 3.5 lakh flowers are being used for the first phase of the flower show.
The department will replace the flowers with a fresh batch of about the same amount for the remaining six days to maintain the freshness and visual appeal of the displays in the exhibition.
Around 25,000 ornamental foliage plants are also used around the base of the floral replicas.
Rain Fails To Reduce Visitor Interest
Bengaluru's unpredictable weather has not prevented people from visiting the exhibition.
The huge weekday turnout indicates that the flower show has broader appeal than the weekend crowds in the city.
Visitors have continued to show up in spite of the rain, carrying umbrellas and raincoats while walking through the garden to see the floral installations.
The Lalbagh Flower Show is one of Bengaluru’s major attractions during the Independence Day period and draws residents as well as tourists from outside the city.
The historical theme is another reason for visitors to come this year.
Exhibition Continues Until August 17
The 220th Flower Show will go on until August 17, covering the Independence Day celebrations and the following weekend.
With still a few days left to go in the exhibition, the number of visitors is expected to rise even further, particularly during Independence Day and the last days of the event.
The large number of colourful flowers, history-based exhibitions, and the historic setting of Lalbagh have made this year's exhibition a major attraction in Bengaluru.
For those who haven't yet visited the flower show, it is an opportunity to learn about Karnataka’s history through an art-horticulture mix.
The crowds at Lalbagh demonstrate that Bengaluru's passion for its annual flower show remains strong, even in the rain. With over 28,000 visitors in a single day already recorded, the event has emerged as a major public attraction, and visitor numbers could rise even higher in the next few days.
