Bengaluru’s Lalbagh to host flower show from January 19-29: Report

The Republic Day flower show will have a theme surrounding the Karnataka capital's history and evolution.

Published on: Jan 10, 2023, 16:57:52 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Garden is all set to host the Republic Day flower show from January 19 to 29, with the theme - ‘Bengaluru’s history and evolution'. This will be the 213th edition of the annual show, and flowers will be arranged in the park's Glass House, The Indian Express reported. Most recently, Lalbagh hosted the Independence Day flower show in August last year after a two-year gap in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Most recently, Lalbagh hosted the Independence Day flower show in August last year. ((PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak))

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The 10-day flower show, which will be inaugurated at 11 am on January 19 at the Glass House, usually attracts lakhs of visitors and has historically been known to cost officials crores of rupees. Lalbagh also charges visitors a nominal entry fee to see the show.

This year's flower show is expected to feature flora from various countries as well as that from Karnataka and other Indian states as well, the report added. The organisers will be displaying flowers from Darjeeling, Pune, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, as well as procure around 20 different exotic floral species such as statice, calla lilies and hydrangea, among others.

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The flower show will also have more than three lakh flower pots exhibiting 97 varieties of flowers.

The horticulture department has also organised a separate show on ikebana on January 20 and 21 to promote farming. There will also be a gardening competition, for which prizes will be distributed on January 28 at about 2 pm. Enthusiasts of horticulture can also find various resources at the flower show.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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