Lalbagh

The horticulture department wrote a letter to Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa requesting to completely stop movement of vehicles inside Cubbon Park in Bengaluru. Nature lovers and environmentalists requested the government to raise compounds around the park just like Lalbagh.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual flower show that used to attract over 5 lakh visitors, is cancelled. This is only the third time in its history that there is no flower show

As authorities in Lalbagh and Cubbon Park have imposed restrictions on photoshoots following honeybee attack and public nuisance, couples and others are now heading to Nandi Hills. Realising the increase in footfall of visitors, the authorities have installed more CCTV and deployed extra security personnel for safety.

Bengaluru's famous Lalbagh biannual flower show for Independence Day witnessed 4,58,600 visitors this time and revenue from entry fee touched Rs 210.46 crore. The show was dedicated to Jayachamaraja Wodeyar as this year marks his 100th-year birth anniversary

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To ensure the safety of visitors attending the Lalbagh flower show this August, authorities have taken steps to prevent bee attacks and other mishaps like collapse of structures and tree branches, which have occurred in the past. From deploying additional security personnel to installing more CCTV cameras to cordoning off danger zones, authorities have promised to leave no stone unturned.

Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, the illustrious king of the erstwhile Mysore is known to be the first king to have merged his kingdom with the Union of India. To commemorate his 100th birth anniversary, authorities at Bengaluru’s Lalbagh have decided to dedicate the Independence Day flower show this year in honour of him

Being in cities, it is difficult to find such a green cover to get away from the pollution and other man-made problems. But Bengaluru has many places that can boast of offering clean air with greenery around.
 

It took decades for Lalbagh authorities to begin repair work on dilapidated roads and a century-plus-year old well. Director of Lalbagh Botanical Garden Jagadish said that the internal roads will be asphalted within 10 days. All these activities have been undertaken ahead of the annual Independence Day flower show.
 

The Lalbagh botanical garden in Bengaluru which has theme-based Bonsai and Cacti gardens will now have another gem. In few weeks time, Sunken Garden will come up in two acres of Lalbagh near the west gate area. Orchids, lotus, ferns and plants grown in cold region will be grown here