Bengaluru's iconic Lalbagh Indepedence Day flower show starts today

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the Independence Day flower show at Lal Bagh botanical gardens on Friday.

Published on Aug 06, 2023 03:30 pm IST 4 Photos
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Bengaluru's famous Lalbagh flower show at the botanical garden began today and will go on till August 15. The event has been organised by the Department of Horticulture as part of the Independence Day celebrations. (PTI)

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Following the inauguration, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed the media at the glass house in Lalbagh Botanical Garden. (PTI)

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In his speech, Siddaramaiah highlighted the historical importance of the botanical garden and appreciated the efforts of Kengal Hanumanthaiah in expanding the botanical garden to cover a sprawling 240 acres. (PTI)

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This year's flower show is dedicated to Kengal Hanumanthaiah, who played an important role in the construction of the Vidhana Soudha. (PTI)

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