Saturday, August 14, 2010

Lal Bagh Flower Show, Bangalore, Karnataka

Lalbagh Botanical Garden is considered to be one of the most diverse botanical garden in South Asia. Lalbagh was established during the time of Hyder Ali on the model of Mogul garden at Sira. It was later enlarged by his son Tippu Sultan. Lalbagh was given the status of a Government Botanical Garden in 1856, and since then, it has been an internationally renowned centre for scientific study of plants and botanical artwork and also conservation of plants. Formal and informal styles dominate the garden in perfect harmony, which is a testimony to the beauty of nature. Biannual flower shows are organized every year in January and August on the occasion of the Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations respectively.'Floral Fest' is the theme for the flower show and the aim is to bring people together to enjoy nature and know more about flowers and plants grown in and around the city.


Lal Bagh Flower Show(14th Aug 2010)

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