The 219th edition of the classic Lalbagh Flower Show here, Bengaluru has once again proved it is the crown jewel of Karnataka's horticultural events. As the city marks the Republic Day season, the historic botanical garden sees more footfall than ever over the weekend, with footfall and revenue growth reaching unprecedented levels.
The Botanical Garden and The People of Life
On Sunday January 18, 2026, Lalbagh became a bustling world of humanity, and lovers from all quarters of the city and beyond flooded the area to experience the melodrama of flowers. On Sunday alone, an eye-watering 68,496 visitors entered the garden, official data by the Department of Horticulture said. Bengaluru was in beautiful climate for the floral displays an ideal destination to visit as a family over the weekend.
The Glass House, which remains the beating heart of the show, was crowded in eager fans looking to catch sight of this year’s specialized floral themes and installations. Breaking Revenue Records. This enormous turnout translated into huge financial profits for the organizers. In one day, the show made a total of ₹31,40,000 (31.40 Lakh) from ticket sales.
The flowering of this season’s revenue indicates a solid record of great returns for an ever-popular pastime for us all in a time the “flower show” still attracts a huge crowd despite the advent of digital arts and alternative weekend entertainments. Profile of Visitors: Family of Parents. The 219th Flower Show has managed to attract a broad cross-section of society. The analysis of Sunday visitors indicates an eclectic demographic:
- Adults: 44,275 individuals.
- Children: 10,176 curious young minds.
- School Students: 2,045 students visiting as part of educational groups.
So, the educational value of the event: 2,000+ people from school, with children interacting in it learning about flora species and sustainable garden and history of Lalbagh. Issues of Safety and Management. Handling a crowd of almost 70,000 people per day is no small feat.
Bengaluru police personnel and hundreds of volunteers and horticultural staff were here to control traffic around the four gates—Siddapura, Basavanagudi, KH Road and Main Gate. In the midst of such chaotic congestion, the authorities were able to protect people from pollution by adhering to the “Plastic-Free” requirement of the garden and reminding citizens to make sure that the 240-acre park is preserved.
As broadcast proceeds to conclude the Republic Day finale, officials are counting on ever higher numbers on the coming public holidays. So if you want to see, the authorities suggest that you find it a good idea to take public transport, especially the Namma Metro (Lalbagh Station) as it has massive traffic congestion and parking problems nearby.
