<p>Bengaluru: The iconic Glasshouse at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden is gearing up for its 217th Republic Day flower show, scheduled from January 16 to 26.</p><p>This year’s event will center around the life and times of Maharshi Valmiki, with floral depictions of the mythological forest Dandakaranya as the star attraction.</p><p>The show, expected to feature 25 lakh flowers spanning 70 varieties, has a total budget of Rs 2.5 crore.</p>.Puppet shows from around India, Austria at Dhaatu fest .<p>M Jagadeesh, Joint Director of Horticulture (Parks and Gardens), revealed that expert committee meetings are underway to finalise the designs. Scholars specialising in Valmiki’s works are also contributing ideas for floral representations.</p><p>“This time, visitors will witness vibrant winter blooms such as camellias, azaleas, orchids, and Bromeliaceae, along with 60 varieties of annual flowers,” said Jagadeesh. Around 150 florists and gardeners are involved in crafting and decorating the intricate structures.</p><p>Organisers expect around 9 to 10 lakh visitors during the 11-day show. To manage the crowds, the Bengaluru police will oversee barricading and crowd flow. NGOs like Saahas Zero Waste and Beautiful Bharat will assist in waste management, with plans to onboard additional organisations for enhanced cleanliness and pollution control.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: The iconic Glasshouse at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden is gearing up for its 217th Republic Day flower show, scheduled from January 16 to 26.</p><p>This year’s event will center around the life and times of Maharshi Valmiki, with floral depictions of the mythological forest Dandakaranya as the star attraction.</p><p>The show, expected to feature 25 lakh flowers spanning 70 varieties, has a total budget of Rs 2.5 crore.</p>.Puppet shows from around India, Austria at Dhaatu fest .<p>M Jagadeesh, Joint Director of Horticulture (Parks and Gardens), revealed that expert committee meetings are underway to finalise the designs. Scholars specialising in Valmiki’s works are also contributing ideas for floral representations.</p><p>“This time, visitors will witness vibrant winter blooms such as camellias, azaleas, orchids, and Bromeliaceae, along with 60 varieties of annual flowers,” said Jagadeesh. Around 150 florists and gardeners are involved in crafting and decorating the intricate structures.</p><p>Organisers expect around 9 to 10 lakh visitors during the 11-day show. To manage the crowds, the Bengaluru police will oversee barricading and crowd flow. NGOs like Saahas Zero Waste and Beautiful Bharat will assist in waste management, with plans to onboard additional organisations for enhanced cleanliness and pollution control.</p>
