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Every Independence Day and Republic Day, Bangalore gears up to the much awaited flower show at the Lal Bagh Botonical Gardens. Situated in Southern Bangalore, Lal Bagh is one of the top tourist attractions in Bangalore. Lal Bagh has India's largest tropical plants collection and has an attractive acquarium, lake and a cacti park.
Every year the flower show gets bigger and better. This year, it is the 199th flower show on display at Lal Bagh. Nearly four lakh people are expected to participate in the exhibition. The main purpose of the flower show is to educate and make people aware of the variety of flora present in Lal Bagh. The Horticulture Department also encourages public to conserve and cultivate different kinds of plants through the show. In fact, this year, the Department has planned to hold workshops exclusively on terrace gardening to encourage a green environment in urban spaces.
A Place of Worship
The flower garden at Lal Bagh is revered as a place of worship. The variety of flowers here bring in people from all over the country and even attracts international tourists. The tourism department along with the horticulture department has maintained the flower garden like they would maintain a temple.
Photo Courtesy: Chris and Hilleary
The Majestic Glass House
Modelled on the Crystal Palace of London, the glass house in Lal Bagh stands as a majestic evidence to British imagination. It was commissioned by Prince Albert Victor and built by John Cameron.
Photo Courtesy: Nagesh Kamath
People Pour In
Four lakh or more people are expected to grace the event at Lal Bagh. The encouragement florists get here is one to be noted. The flower shows are a favourite especially among children.
Photo Courtesy: Ramesh NG
Unique Themes and Designs
It is amazing how the theme and design gets better and more sophisticated each year. If it's the Moghal Gardens one year, it is the architectural wonders the next year. This picture has a set of animals designed for August 2012 flower show.
Photo Courtesy: Ramesh NG
Tranquility
The flowers whether arranged or not steal everyone's hearts. The variety and uniqueness make is even more special.
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Floral Fiesta
The flowers whether arranged or not steal everyone's hearts. The variety and uniqueness make is even more special.
Photo Courtesy: rajesh_dangi
2012 August
The August 2012 flower show was a big success given the sophisticated floral arrangements.
Floral Feast 2014
The many representations of vegetables marked the silver jubilee of the Horticulture Department in the Lal Bagh Flower Show held during the Republic Day eve in 2014.
Unlike Any Urban Space
By the time the Glass House was built, 188 acres formed the whole of Lal Bagh. With calm and serene atmosphere, Lal Bagh is everyone's favourite at Bangalore. People like to come in and take a walk or do their morning yoga here.
Photo Courtesy: Vinoth Chandar
Beautiful Mornings
The mornings here are fresher than in rest of the city. People from nearby townships go for a walk here.
Photo Courtesy: Nishanth Jois
Mesmerising Evenings
The view of sunset near the lake or atop the hill are unparalleled. There's nothing like a space in the arms of nature.
Photo Courtesy: Siddhartha Jain
Photowalk
One popular concept that's been emerging in Lal Bagh is that of photowalks. Apart from nature walks and heritage walks, youngsters and photography enthusiasts get together and conduct a photowalk. The lake and Kempegowda tower make it a splendid walk tour.
Photo Courtesy: Vinoth Chandar
Lal Bagh Lake
The Lal Bagh lake is one of the few lakes in Bangalore that have been conserved and maintained well.
Photo Courtesy: Dinuraj K
Birds of Lalbagh
Lal Bagh sees many birds throughout the year. The tropical plants and a variety of old trees with the lake make it hospitable for the birds. Among the many birds that make it annually are, Purple Heron, Spoted Owlet, Indian Pond Heron, Pelican and many others.
Photo Courtesy: Ashwin Kumar
DYK Tree Huggers Make Better Lovers?
The recent metro construction paved way to tree felling in Lal Bagh. It angered nature lovers in Bangalore that led to many protests against the Government of Karnataka. When you are in Lal Bagh, make sure you hug a tree, for tree huggers make better lovers and some opine, better humans as well.
Photo Courtesy: Kiran Jonnalagadda