Independence Day flower show at Bengaluru's Lalbagh to honour Dr BR Ambedkar: Report

Lalbagh's upcoming flower show, from August 8-19, will pay tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar, featuring thematic displays and video screenings on his life.

Published on: Jul 6, 2024, 13:00:03 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Lalbagh Independence Day flower show is set to open its gates on August 8 and will run until August 19 this year.

Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil at a Flower Show in Bengaluru's Lalbagh.

This will be the 216th edition of the famous flower show, and the Horticulture Department has chosen to honour the life and accomplishments of Dr B R Ambedkar as this year's central theme, the Deccan Herald reported.

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M Jagadeesh, the Joint Director of Lalbagh Botanical Garden, spoke to reporters and said that preparations for the event are already underway, with the final thematic concept expected to be finalized within the next 10 days.

"We have decided that the flower show will pay a floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar. However, we are yet to finalise the concept and work out the finer details. We are consulting experts and researchers to explore the best ways to portray his life and achievements,” Jagadeesh said, as quoted by the publication.

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The department has initiated discussions with scholars and researchers and intends to engage with at least 50 additional experts in the upcoming days to ensure a comprehensive representation of Dr Ambedkar's legacy, the report said.

In an innovative move, the organizers plan to install approximately eight screens throughout the garden to showcase videos portraying various milestones in Ambedkar's life journey and his impactful speeches.

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"At the glasshouse, we plan to create displays that portray his life journey from childhood to his later years, like a 'jeevana darshana'," Jagadeesh further stated.

The Lalbagh Botanical Garden had hosted its last Independence Day flower show with a ‘Vidhana Soudha’ theme, the main legislative building in the state capital, and Kengal Hanumanthaiah, who played a key role in building it.

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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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