Lalbagh Flower Show Draws 1.79 Lakh Visitors on Independence Day

Fast Summary

• Event: Independence Day flower show at lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bengaluru.
• Attendance: 1,79,090 visitors on Friday, generating ₹85 lakh revenue for the Horticulture Department.

– Breakdown: 1.45 lakh adults, 13,720 children, and 19,650 school students.

• Theme: ‘Veera Rani Kittur Chennamma and Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna.’
• Duration: Inaugurated on August 7; ends on August 17.
• Highlights:

– Floral replica of Kittur fort.
– Horse-mounted statues of Chennamma and Rayanna.
– Monuments from the Kittur kingdom.

Indian Opinion Analysis

Organized around a historical theme that celebrates figures like Rani Kittur Chennamma and Sangolli Rayanna – symbols of India’s resistance against colonial rule – this flower show strikes a meaningful chord during Independence Day festivities. Its substantial public turnout underscores growing interest in heritage-inspired cultural events.

Financially yielding ₹85 lakh in revenue suggests such initiatives not only preserve historical narratives but also boost tourism-driven urban economies like Bengaluru’s ecosystem around Lalbagh Botanical Garden. the wide demographic engagement – from school students to adults – reflects its success as an inclusive community event tied to national pride.

Read More: The Hindu